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

HLT20113 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT30113 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT36115 Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health
HLT40113 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
HLT50113 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT50213 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
HLT60113 Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care

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) HLT20113 – Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH CARE WORKER (LEVEL 3) HLT30113 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH CARE WORKER (LEVEL 4) HLT40213 – Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
ABORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (LEVEL 2) HLT26115 – Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
ABORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORK (LEVEL 3) HLT36115 – Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health
 

VET in secondary schools

HLT20113             Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care HLT26115             Certificate II in Population Health  

Skill Sets

COVID-19 Direct Care Skill Set
Entry Into Care Roles Skill Set
Infection Control Skill Set
Provide Individual Support Skill Set
Work in Community Care Skill Set
 

Industry Advisory Group

Aboriginal Workforce Industry Advisory Group  

Our Partners

Boosting the Local Care Workforce WA State Training Board Department of Training and Workforce Development Jobs and Skills WA  

Skills Service Organisation

Skills IQ, for more information click here.  

CSWA Projects

Social Assistance and Allied Health Workforce Strategy To view the report click here.