Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
This qualification covers entry-level skills for Indigenous environmental health work under direct and regular supervision. It includes working in a population health context, carrying out disease prevention and control measures, and workplace health and safety. Workers with experience in environmental health in Indigenous communities may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT26115 Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People starting out or already working in Indigenous environmental health, working within clear guidelines under supervision.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Environmental health worker
- Indigenous environmental health worker
- Environmental health assistant
Qualification structure
9 units must be completed: At least 5 units from the list below. Up to 1 unit from the list below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
3 units- HLTPOP029Work in a population health context
- HLTPOP030Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
14 units- CHCCDE001Support participative planning processes
- CHCCDE004Implement participation and engagement strategies
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCEDU008Share health information
- CHCGRP001Support group activities
- HLTPOP025Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures
- HLTPOP026Monitor and maintain sewage or effluent systems
- HLTPOP027Monitor and maintain water supply
- HLTPOP028Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems
- HLTPOP031Provide information and support on environmental health issues
- HLTPOP032Monitor and maintain dog health in the community
- HLTPOP033Identify pest control strategies
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