Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics Skill Set - Department of Training and Workforce Development

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 3:46 AM AWST

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Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics Skill Set

Skill set

National Code
HLTSS00075

State Code
AE994

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

25/11/2022

Current Release Date

25/11/2022

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

15/06/2023

Nominal Hours

260

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	25/11/2022	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set reflects the skills and knowledge for an Allied Health Assistant working under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of a dietitian to assist in nutrition and dietetics.

Pathway Information

These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the HLT Health Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level in Health, Community Services or a related field, are working in an allied health assistance role and provide assistance in nutrition and dietetics.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from HLT Health Training Package meet industry requirements for work in allied health assistance in nutrition and dietetics.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEI51	HLTAHA039	Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements	55	Unit of competency
OEI56	HLTAHA042	Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk	70	Unit of competency
OEI27	HLTAHA040	Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans	45	Unit of competency
OEI47	HLTAHA041	Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing	40	Unit of competency
OEI15	HLTAHA043	Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education	50	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD291	HLTSS00052	Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics Skill Set	Skill set