Skill set Outline
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Youth Health Skill Set
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Youth Health Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00034
HLTSS00034
State Code
AC241
AC241
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
01/07/2013
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
265
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 11/07/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 01/07/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to specialise in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth work.
Units
CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations
HLTAHW012 Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse
HLTAHW026 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men
HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
Units
CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations
HLTAHW012 Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse
HLTAHW026 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men
HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care qualifications higher than the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set provides a pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to specialise in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth work
Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional and as a member of the health care team.
Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional and as a member of the health care team.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements for work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG663 | HLTAHW012 | Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG685 | HLTAHW034 | Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG677 | HLTAHW026 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG678 | HLTAHW027 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG829 | CHCYTH004 | Respond to critical situations | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WG803 | CHCPRT002 | Support the rights and safety of children and young people | 25 | Unit of competency |
