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 who provide basic support in population health work. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
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 |
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| Apply a population health framework | Core |
| Build capacity to promote health | Core |
| Evaluate a population health project | Core |
| Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| Plan a population health project | Core |
| Provide systems advocacy services | Core |
| Work legally and ethically | Core |
| Work with diverse people | Core |
| Work with the community to identify health needs | Core |
| Address the needs of people with chronic disease | Elective |
| Analyse and present research information | Elective |
| Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change | Elective |
| Contribute to organisational performance development | Elective |
| Contribute to the review and development of policies | Elective |
| Design and produce spreadsheets | Elective |
| Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community | Elective |
| Develop and deliver community projects | Elective |
| Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| Develop and support community leadership | Elective |
| Develop and support community resources | Elective |
| Develop public relations documents | Elective |
| Develop workplace communication strategies | Elective |
| Develop, implement and review quality framework | Elective |
| Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Elective |
| Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Elective |
| Identify pest control strategies | Elective |
| Implement community development strategies | Elective |
| Implement participation and engagement strategies | Elective |
| Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment | Elective |
| Inform and support patients and groups about oral health | Elective |
| Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Lead the work team | Elective |
| Manage finances within a budget | Elective |
| Manage partnership agreements with service providers | Elective |
| Manage simple projects | Elective |
| Plan and conduct group activities | Elective |
| Prepare a budget | Elective |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective |
| Promote and represent the service | Elective |
| Provide brief interventions | Elective |
| Provide client-centred support to people in crisis | Elective |
| Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation | Elective |
| Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent | Elective |
| Recognise and respond to oral health issues | Elective |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective |
| Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs | Elective |
| Secure and manage funding | Elective |
| Share health information | Elective |
| Support community action | Elective |
| Support independence and wellbeing | Elective |
| Use basic oral health screening tools | Elective |
| Use communication to build relationships | Elective |
| Work effectively with the Board of an organisation | Elective |
| Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | Elective |
| Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | Elective |
| Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
| Work within a community development framework | Elective |
| Write content for a range of media | Elective |
| Write narration and material for productions | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Population Health sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Health Promotion Officer
ANZSCO 251911
Health Promotion Officers assist health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Community Worker
ANZSCO 411711
Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Population Health
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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ABORIGINAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES (RTO code 91020)
Contact this provider
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YWAM Training Townsville (RTO code 30614)
Contact this provider
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.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.