Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Aboriginal Workforce Development is an exciting sector covering an array of employment opportunities within but not limited to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sectors, government agencies, not-for-profit organisation and medical services.

Description

Aboriginal Workforce Development is an exciting sector covering an array of employment opportunities within, but not limited to, Aboriginal community-controlled health sectors, government agencies, not-for-profit organisation and medical services. 

Qualifications

HLT20121  Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT30121  Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT36115  Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health
HLT40121  Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT40221  Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
HLT50221  Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT50121  Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
HLT60121  Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

Career pathways

Primary Health This qualification reflects the role of workers who undertake a range of tasks under direct supervision to support the provision of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. Such work will be performed as part of a health clinic, centre or service.
Environmental Health This qualification reflects the role of entry-level indigenous environmental health worker. At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. These workers contribute to the work of others through teamwork and coordination.

 

Traineeships

Traineeship Name National ID and Course Name
ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH CARE WORKER (LEVEL 2) HLT20121 – Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH CARE WORKER (LEVEL 3) HLT30121 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH CARE WORKER (LEVEL 4) HLT40221 – Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
ABORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (LEVEL 2) HLT26120 – Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
ABORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORK (LEVEL 3) HLT36115 – Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health

VET in secondary schools

HLT20121             Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT26015            Certificate II in Population Health
52953WA            Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing

Skill Sets

COVID-19 Collection Skill Set
First Aid Skill Set
Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set
Provide Individual Support Skill Set 

Industry Advisory Group

Aboriginal Workforce Industry Advisory Group

Jobs and Skills Council (JSC)

HumanAbility, for more information click here.

CSWA Projects

Social Assistance and Allied Health Workforce Strategy

To view the report click here.

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