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

HLT30121

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification 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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Indigenous Primary Health Care Worker

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
Assist with health assessments Core
Communicate and work in health or community services Core
Participate in workplace health and safety Core
Recognise healthy body systems Core
Support clients to access health services Core
Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role Core
Work legally and ethically Core
Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications Core
Apply and use basic oral health products Elective
Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment Elective
Assist customers with prescriptions Elective
Collect and record data Elective
Deliver medicines to customers outside the pharmacy Elective
Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures Elective
Facilitate access to tertiary health services Elective
Facilitate responsible behaviour Elective
Identify and report children and young people at risk Elective
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health Elective
Maintain patient records Elective
Operate communications systems and equipment Elective
Provide basic health service information to clients Elective
Provide brief interventions Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site Elective
Provide healthy lifestyle information Elective
Provide information and support on environmental health issues Elective
Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation Elective
Provide needle and syringe services Elective
Provide support to clients affected by loss, grief or trauma Elective
Provide support to older clients Elective
Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Elective
Recognise and respond to crisis situations Elective
Recognise and respond to oral health issues Elective
Respond to community disasters Elective
Support the rights and safety of children and young people Elective
Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines Elective
Transport individuals Elective
Use basic oral health screening tools Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work with clients who are intoxicated Elective
Work with diverse people Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Indigenous Health Worker

    ANZSCO 411511

    Indigenous Health Workers assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Community Worker

    ANZSCO 411711

    Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Aged and Disabled Carer

    ANZSCO 423111

    Provide companionship and practical support to aged and disabled persons in their own homes

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Personal Care Assistant

    ANZSCO 423313

    Personal Care Assistants provide routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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