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HLT30121 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Course Details

Course Summary

HLT30121 Cert III Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care reflects the role of individuals working in health care support roles in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work under general supervision as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. At this level, work involves the provision of generalist health services and the use of some discretion and judgment within the parameters of clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.


Entry Requirements

Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course. The BKSB assessment is not used to determine eligibility for entry, but to indicate where students may require further assistance to develop the literacy and numeracy skills embedded in the qualification.

Provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity documentation. This course is an Indigenous-specific program that allows Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for identified positions within the Health sector, such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker. The University accepts any or all the following documents to verify an applicant as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations person:

(a) certified copies of the applicant’s Confirmation of Identity documents. A Confirmation of Identity document is usually provided by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. The documentation names the individual and confirms they are a recognised member of a specified Indigenous Australian community;

(b) Native Title documentation issued by a Prescribed Body Corporate which specifically names the applicant or provides other formal evidence of ancestral or familial ties; or

(c) in the absence of (a) or (b), an original Statutory Declaration signed by the applicant, accompanied by two supporting documents of verification from a recognised cultural consultant/referee.

 


Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

Mandatory requirements -

To complete this course, you will be required to complete an approved work placement of 120 hours. Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer. 

You will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement. If your workplace does not meet the required criteria for the training package to undertake your placement hours then, CQUniversity will arrange a work placement for you.

CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.

Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link:  IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.

You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.

 

 


VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $8,670.00 (2024)
$8,955.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $3,795.00 (2024)
$3,885.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $2,580.00 (2024)
$2,640.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $578.00 (2024)
$597.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $253.00 (2024)
$259.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $289.00 (2024)
$448.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.

At this level, work involves the provision of generalist health services and the use of some discretion and judgment within the parameters of clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 9 core units
  2. Complete 6 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Standard Course Structure

This program is typically delivered over a 46 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • Mixed Mode
Core
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAADV001 Support clients to access health services More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAMED001 Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS002 Assist with health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
ELECTIVES

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid to be credited as an elective unit. 

CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
1 HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
1 HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
1 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
2 HLTAADV001 - Support clients to access health services
2 CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
3 HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
3 HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
3 HLTAHCS002 - Assist with health assessments
4 CHCAOD002 - Work with clients who are intoxicated
4 CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations
5 CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
5 HLTASEW002 - Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
5 CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care


RPL Structure

RPL only

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
RPL Core
HLTAMED001 Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS002 Assist with health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAADV001 Support clients to access health services More Information Training.gov Details
RPL Electives
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAMED001 Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
HLTAHCS002 Assist with health assessments
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAADV001 Support clients to access health services
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients

User Choice Trainees

This program is typically delivered over a 46 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid to be credited as an elective unit. 

  • Mixed Mode
  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
Core
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAADV001 Support clients to access health services More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAMED001 Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS002 Assist with health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
Electives
CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
1 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
1 HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
2 HLTAADV001 - Support clients to access health services
2 CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
3 HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
3 HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
3 HLTAHCS002 - Assist with health assessments
4 CHCAOD002 - Work with clients who are intoxicated
4 CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations
5 HLTASEW002 - Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
5 CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
5 CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care


RURAL AND REMOTE PILOT TRAINING STRUCTURE

This program will be delivered over 12 months.

Students will have access to on-line resources and assessments via the CQU Moodle and other relevant resources. Students will be supported by face to face delivery, telephone, email and ZOOM sessions. Students will also have access to on-line Library resources and learning support. Students will also be required to complete on job assessment with third party verification. Students must attend practical skills workshops that includes a summary of the unit learning material, followed by practical/simulated skills assessments. Within the duration of the program, students must attend 40 hours of simulated skills development in a clinical learning environment at CQ University. Students must have successfully commenced or completed the Unit written assessments in Moodle units prior to attending the practical skills workshop.

  • On-campus
DELIVERY SEQUENCE

Units must be completed in this order, enrol into only two units at a time.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAADV001 Support clients to access health services More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS002 Assist with health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAMED001 Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS037 Visit client residence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
2 CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
4 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
5 HLTAADV001 - Support clients to access health services
6 HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
7 HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
8 CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations
9 HLTAHCS002 - Assist with health assessments
10 HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment
11 CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
12 CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
13 HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
14 HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
15 CHCCCS037 - Visit client residence


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Practical Task
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Third Party Verification
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Residential Schools/Workshops

Standard Course Structure

This course includes compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops. Select your preferred location for further details.
Mackay City
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Location Mackay City
Start Date To Be Advised
End Date To Be Advised
Start Time To Be Advised
End Time To Be Advised
Compulsory Yes
Rockhampton North
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Location Rockhampton North
Start Date To Be Advised
End Date To Be Advised
Start Time To Be Advised
End Time To Be Advised
Compulsory Yes

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time

RPL Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

User Choice Trainees

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

RURAL AND REMOTE PILOT TRAINING STRUCTURE

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Timetable Information

Please access your timetable via the link here.  Click on your chosen Course Room Guide, then locate the tab of Campus that you are enrolled in to view your timetable.

 

Residential schools for this course are conducted on campus in Mackay City and Rockhampton North campuses.

Throughout the duration of this course, students will be required to undertake a 1 x 5-day block of residential school.

Residential school dates will be confirmed by your teacher in accordance with your commencement intake and course progression.  Students are advised to confirm dates with their teacher prior to making travel and personal arrangements.