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 organisations that provide primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working in a diversity of senior health care or operational management roles and in diverse locations including urban, rural and remote settings.
This qualification is intended for people who are following a career and training pathway from working as a health worker or health practitioner to work at management level, using considerable underpinning skills and work experience to support management activities.
Depending on their role, work may involve health care and/or health promotion program management, health planning and case management for clients with complex needs, health coaching, family and community capacity building, or operational human resource and business management activities. This qualification allows for diverse outcomes.
Individuals work with autonomy using discretion and judgement to make operational management decisions within an organisation.
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.
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Financial help
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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 available
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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.
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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:
1–2 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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| Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures | Core |
| Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers | Core |
| Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care | Core |
| Use communication to build relationships | Core |
| Advocate on behalf of groups or the community | Elective |
| Analyse data | Elective |
| Assess competence | Elective |
| Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change | Elective |
| Communicate with influence | Elective |
| Contribute to assessment | Elective |
| Contribute to the care of clients living with mental illness | Elective |
| Contribute to the review and development of policies | Elective |
| Coordinate business resources | Elective |
| Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| Design and develop assessment tools | Elective |
| Develop a disaster plan | Elective |
| Develop and deliver community projects | Elective |
| Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation | Elective |
| Develop and manage a budget | Elective |
| Develop and support community leadership | Elective |
| Develop critical thinking in others | Elective |
| Develop health promotion programs | Elective |
| Develop medical emergency plan | Elective |
| Develop primary health care programs | Elective |
| Develop, implement and review quality framework | Elective |
| Facilitate and review case management | Elective |
| Facilitate workplace-based learning | Elective |
| Implement community development strategies | Elective |
| Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Lead the work team | Elective |
| Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Manage patient recordkeeping system | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage recovery functions and services | Elective |
| Manage Telehealth technology | Elective |
| Manage the prevention and control of infection | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Participate in assessment validation | Elective |
| Plan and chair Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation board meetings | Elective |
| Plan assessment activities and processes | Elective |
| Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence | Elective |
| Promote lifestyle change | Elective |
| Provide support to clients with chronic disease | Elective |
| Research community health | Elective |
| Secure and manage funding | Elective |
| Support community action | Elective |
| Support the rights and needs of clients | Elective |
| Work with carers and families in complex situations | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Primary Health Organisation Manager
ANZSCO 134213
Primary Health Organisation Managers manage primary health organisations that provide a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
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
Training providers delivering Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
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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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
Contact this provider
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Health Industry Training Queensland (RTO code 32145)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
Contact this provider
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ABORIGINAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES (RTO code 91020)
Contact this provider
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Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (RTO code 0383)
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.