Kick start your career in Indigenous health care with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as an Aboriginal Health worker in admin support, health promotion or aged and disability care.
HLT30113 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Subsidised | $325 |
Concession | $325 |
Full fee | $6,935 |
JobTrainer | $0 |
Begin your career in health with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the core skills needed to address health issues faced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as Indigenous health workers grew very strongly over the past five years. Stable future growth is predicted in this industry with employers looking for candidates who are caring, compassionate and have good social skills.
This course will give you the foundation knowledge needed to undertake basic health assessments, identify community health issues, needs and strategies, provide information and strategies in chronic condition care, and assist with basic health screening, promotion and education. Our highly-experienced and passionate teaching team will give you the one-on-one guidance to succeed in your studies.
Successful completion of this course will give you the skills to become an Aboriginal health care worker in an admin support, health promotion, or aged and disability care role.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
We have numerous support services if you need an extra hand. The Learning Skills Centre, located in most campus libraries, is a drop-in service staffed by experienced teachers who can help with basic and complex skills. Studiosity is an online after hours tutoring service focusing on writing, research and referencing, as well as subject-specific questions.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyUnit code: CHCLEG001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role. |
Work legally and ethically | |
HLTAHW005Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care contextUnit code: HLTAHW005 Unit description: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to deliver primary health care services within the context of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health. It provides an understanding of historical, political and other significant factors impacting on the current health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. |
Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context | |
HLTAHW006Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community membersUnit code: HLTAHW006 Unit description: This unit describes the required knowledge and skills for primary health care workers to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities to understand their rights and communicate their needs within a self-determination framework. This includes the use of interpreter and translation services to liaise with service providers to enable clients to access a range of health services. This unit does not assume the individual worker has interpretation and/or translation qualifications to provide these services themselves. |
Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members | |
HLTAHW007Undertake basic health assessmentsUnit code: HLTAHW007 Unit description: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to undertake a range of basic health assessments of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, including infants, children and adults. |
Undertake basic health assessments | |
HLTAHW008Assist in planning and implementation of basic health careUnit code: HLTAHW008 Unit description: This unit describes the required knowledge and skills to assist in the planning and implementation of a health care plan to address findings from clinical assessments. Actions as part of the plan may include delivering information, supporting healthy lifestyle practices, and explaining and supporting medication use and specific medical procedures. |
Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care | |
HLTAHW009Provide information about social and emotional supportUnit code: HLTAHW009 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate with clients requiring social and emotional support and provide information about available referral options. It provides basic skills and knowledge in social and emotional support required by those involved in face-to-face delivery of primary health care services. |
Provide information about social and emotional support | |
HLTAHW010Identify community health issues, needs and strategiesUnit code: HLTAHW010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, interpret and act upon information about the community's health. It covers the collection of information for a specific purpose, such as developing a program or project, or for the purpose of maintaining a community health profile to identify and address issues impacting on community health. |
Identify community health issues, needs and strategies | |
HLTAHW011Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education servicesUnit code: HLTAHW011 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to identify community health information needs and to implement and evaluate routine health promotion, education and screening programs within that community. Information, education and promotion services may include nutrition, healthy lifestyle and promotion of holistic health. |
Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education services | |
HLTAHW015Work under instructions to support the safe use of medicationUnit code: HLTAHW015 Unit description: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to support clients to use medication safely and under instruction. |
Work under instructions to support the safe use of medication | |
HLTAID003Provide first aidUnit code: HLTAID003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Provide first aid | |
HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresUnit code: HLTINF001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | |
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyUnit code: HLTWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief supportUnit code: CHCCCS017 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to the needs of people who are experiencing loss, grief and bereavement. |
Provide loss and grief support | |
HLTAHW014Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesUnit code: HLTAHW014 Unit description: This unit describes the required skills and knowledge required by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to support the health of Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Support may be provided to Elders living at home, in residential aged-care facilities, or in community organisations providing health care specifically for the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. |
Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities | |
HLTAHW021Provide nutrition guidance for specific health careUnit code: HLTAHW021 Unit description: This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to promote healthy nutrition to address the requirements of a range of client groups and to improve community nutrition. |
Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care | |
HLTAHW034Provide healthy lifestyle programs and adviceUnit code: HLTAHW034 Unit description: This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to plan, promote, deliver and evaluate a healthy lifestyle program. It requires application of knowledge of nutrition, cultural awareness and an understanding of the dietary, physical and emotional factors that influence healthy lifestyle choices. |
Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice | |
HLTAHW035Provide information and support around cancerUnit code: HLTAHW035 Unit description: This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to provide information about cancer and support for people and their families, to enable informed choices about prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, through to survivorship or palliation. |
Provide information and support around cancer |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Thursday Island | 03 May 2021 | 1 year | Full time 4 blocks per course | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Townsville (Pimlico) | 10 May 2021 | 1 year | Full time 4 blocks per course | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Mount Isa | 14 June 2021 | 1 year | Full time 4 blocks per course | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
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Nurunderi | 19 April 2021 | 1 year | 1 day per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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Toowoomba | 19 April 2021 | up to 1 year | Part time 5 x 5 day blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | up to 1 year | Part time 5 x 5 day blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Toowoomba | 05 October 2021 | up to 1 year | Part time 5 x 5 day blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 JobTrainer: $0 |
Toowoomba | 24 January 2022 | up to 1 year | Part time 5 x 5 day blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 |
Toowoomba | 19 April 2022 | up to 1 year | Part time 5 x 5 day blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,935 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
![]() Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance. |
MOBILE VAN
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Mixed mode
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Toowoomba | Traineeship |
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
Find out how we can tailor a training package specifically for you.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While TAFE Queensland will make every effort to minimise disruption to study, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and subsequent restriction of access to some health care facilities during this time, may cause delays with vocational placement and completion of this course.
If you are not currently employed in industry, during your course TAFE Queensland will arrange a vocational placement for you in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care facility, so you can start practicing your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays.
Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 120 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
Before commencing clinical placement you will need to complete a:
Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.
You may also be required to complete a vaccination record or full immunisation. Recommended vaccinations include:
If your police check identifies that you have a criminal history or you are unable to obtain a Blue Card, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator for further information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While TAFE Queensland will make every effort to minimise disruption to study, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and subsequent restriction of access to some health care facilities during this time, may cause delays with vocational placement and completion of this course.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
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