Certificate II in Population Health
This qualification covers entry-level work in population health, including working in a population health context, working with diverse people and following workplace health and safety. Work is done under regular supervision within clear guidelines. Workers with experience supporting population health or Indigenous environmental health programs may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT20912 Certificate II in Population Health (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who support population health or Indigenous environmental health programs under supervision, including peer educators and community support workers.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Peer education officer
- Population health support officer
- Indigenous support worker
Qualification structure
9 units in total. At least 3 units from the electives listed below. Up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
3 units- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- HLTPOP005Work in a population health context
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
13 units- CHCCDE001Support participative planning processes
- CHCCDE004Implement participation and engagement strategies
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCEDU008Share health information
- CHCGRP001Support group activities
- HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
- HLTPOP001Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures
- HLTPOP002Monitor and maintain sewage systems
- HLTPOP003Monitor and maintain water supply
- HLTPOP004Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems
- HLTPOP008Develop and implement disease prevention and control measures
- HLTPOP009Provide information and support on environmental health issues
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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