Certificate IV in Audiometry
This qualification covers assisting with hearing assessments to identify possible hearing impairment and ear disorders, under the supervision of audiometrists, audiologists or medical practitioners. It includes basic and full audiometric testing, helping clients manage hearing devices, sharing health information and working in remote or isolated settings. Hearing screeners and health workers with audiometry experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT47415 Certificate IV in Audiometry (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Hearing screeners, allied health assistants, nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers who perform hearing screening in medical or industrial settings. It does not cover prescribing or dispensing hearing aids.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Screening audiometrist
- Hearing screener
- Audiometry assistant
Qualification structure
14 units in total. 3 units from the electives listed below, at least 1 of these units must be from Group A; up to 1 unit from the electives listed below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
10 units- HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
- HLTAHA048Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings
- HLTAUD007Conduct basic audiometric testing
- HLTAUD008Conduct audiometric testing
- HLTAUD013Assist client with management of hearing devices
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBWHS332XApply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCEDU008Share health information
Elective units
12 unitsGroup A: Elective units
- HLTAUD009Conduct audiometric screening for young school age children
- HLTAUD010Assess and respond to occupational noise risk
Other electives
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
- BSBINS302Organise workplace information
- BSBMKG434Promote products and services
- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
- BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
- BSBXTW301Work in a team
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- PSPLAN001Converse in Auslan at a basic user level
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 or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Foundation Skills Outcomes The foundation skills outcomes in this qualification are outlined below. 5 4 3 ACSF level 2 1 0 Learning Reading Writing Oral Numeracy Communication ACSF core skill Digital literacy outcomes are included in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
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