HLT30121 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

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About this course

Gain the knowledge and skills required to work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care support roles in a range of settings, including community-controlled services supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Entry requirements

Learners are required to complete the Our Ways of Learning (OWoL) Indicator Activity prior to enrolment. This will ensure the program is suitable to your needs, skills and experience, and help us provide any additional support you may need.

Suitable for

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who want a career supporting the healthcare of Mob.

Cost

$5000*

*Existing employees of IUIH and our IUIH Network Members will not be required to pay the course fee.

Duration

12-24 months.

Location

Brisbane

Dates

EMPOWA Training offers this qualification on a regular basis, with the next cohort commencing in the middle of 2025. Check in with us if you’re interested in enrolling, and we can advise key dates.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Learners may be eligible for RPL if they have a minimum of two years relevant industry experience and/or accredited qualifications, and meet both training package and industry requirements. To apply for RPL, learners can have a yarn with our trainer.

Credit transfer

Learners may be able to apply for a credit transfer of unit/s where these are evidenced by a Certificate or Statement of Attainment issued by another Registered Training Organisation.

Assessment

Methods of assessment typically include a combination of written questions, observations and practical tasks.

How to apply

To apply, simply click the Apply Now button to be in touch with us and one of our deadly team members will reach out to help you with the application process.

Course structure

The course consists of 15 total units, 9 Core units and 6 elective units.

Core units
Three elective units to be chosen from the below list
Mandatory elective units

Core units

CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

HLTAADV001

Support clients to access health services

HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

HLTAHCS002

Assist with health assessments

HLTAMED001

Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications

HLTAWOR001

Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

Three elective units to be chosen from the below list

BSBMED305

Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

*BSBPEF201

Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

*CHCSSS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

*HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Mandatory elective units

BSBMED303

Maintain patient records

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

#HLTAID011

Provide first aid

*Elective units are selected from another training package, to meet local job outcomes and skills appropriate for industry and training package requirements.

Job opportunities

These are the types of roles that you will qualify for once you complete this qualification:

Aboriginal Health Worker
Health and Wellbeing Worker
Family Support Worker
Family Partnership Worker
Outreach Worker
Community Care Worker

Job skills

Working with Mob in healthcare and community settings
Supporting clients to access health services
Assisting with health assessments
Understanding the safe use of medication
Health and safety
Communicate and work in health or community services

Vocational Education

EMPOWA Training has pathways to support you towards further education. In many cases, completing our certificates can give you credit towards a higher certificate or diploma if you want to go onto further studies in vocational education or university.

Possible further vocation education study options include:

HLT40121 – Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

HLT40221 – Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

HLT50121 – Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Course overview

Dates 22 Sep 2025

Location Brisbane

Duration 12-24 months

Costs $5,049

Great if you want to work with Mob in healthcare support roles