Course Code: HLT20121
Location: 220 Franklin Street, Adelaide, 5000
Duration: 12 months

Course Description

This qualification provide provides learners with the foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence to work effectively within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care settings. The qualification supports Learners to build practical skills in communication, workplace health and safety, professional conduct, and supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.

Through a combination of structured learning, practical activities, and culturally responsive training approaches, graduates will be equipped to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary health teams while supporting culturally safe and holistic models of care.

Successful completion of this qualification may provide pathways into further study, including Certificate III and higher-level qualifications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and related health disciplines.

Entry Requirements

  • AHCSA requires learners to be 18 years old.
  • Entrants must be employed by a Member Service or SA Health.
  • Acceptance into this Certificate II level course will be subject to the results of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills Assessment.

Work Placement

There are no work placement hours for this course.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units of competency = 10, including:

6 core units
4 elective units

Please note: All units must be completed to attain the full qualification.

Support Services

Each course is supported by a dedicated Student Support Officer, who will assist learners throughout their training journey. Student Support Officers are the primary point of contact for learners and are available to provide guidance, answer questions, academic support and help resolve any issues that may arise during the course.

AHCSA is committed to providing a supportive and culturally safe learning environment. Learners are encouraged to contact their Student Support Officer at any stage of their training if they require assistance, guidance, or additional support to successfully progress through their studies.

Face to Face Delivery Blocks

  • HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
  • BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices
  • BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • HLTAADV001 Support clients to access health services
  • HLTAHCS001 Provide basic health service information to clients
  • BSBDAT201 Collect and record data
  • BSBMED305 Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy, and security within the medical environment
  • CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Delivery

HLT20121 – Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care will be delivered at AHCSA RTO, Adelaide, over a period of up to 12 months which consists of 9, 3-days a week blocks per month of face to face, classroom delivery.

Course Start Dates

Course Dates to be supplied as soon as available.

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