HLT30113 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Release 5)
 RTO No.4386

This course provides entry level professional knowledge and skills for students intending to work as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.
As well as a theoretical component, the course provides practical experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in the form of a clinical / vocational placement. Aboriginal Health Workers receive ongoing supervision and guidance in their position and work as part of a team in a health care setting providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There is no guarantee of employment at the successful completion of this qualification.
This course is delivered in a block release format to allow access for students from across the Kimberley region to attend. Certificate III consists of 12 Core units and 5 Elective units and the requirement to complete 250 Clinical Hours
Core Units
HLTAID003 |
Provide First Aid |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
HLTAHW007 |
Undertake basic health assessment |
HLTAHW008 |
Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTAHW010 |
Identify community health issues, needs and strategies |
HLTAHW011 |
Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education services |
HLTAHW005 |
Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary health care context |
HLTAHW006 |
Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members |
HLTAHW009 |
Provide information about social and/or emotional support |
HLTAHW015 |
Work under instructions to support the safe use of medication |
Elective Units
HLTPOP009 |
Provide information and support on environmental health issues |
HLTOHC001 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
BSBWOR202 |
Organise and complete daily work activities |
BSBINM201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
Interested in this training?
Download the Expression of Interest form here
or contact our RTO team:
Phone (08) 9194 3295 or rtoadmin@kamsc.org.au