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HLT50221

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

Further develop your operational management skills with this advanced course in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: up to 18 months View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

$1,125
Subsidised

There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

$3,115
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$11,065
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Course overview

Develop your operational management skills with this advanced course in the delivery of primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Designed for qualified, experienced health workers you'll be able to further positively impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in urban, rural and remote areas. The health care sector is experiencing strong growth, with current research highlighting the merits of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.


Building on your existing skills and knowledge in primary health care, you will gain the specific skill set needed to work at a senior level within a culturally-diverse environment that provides client-centred care. As an advocate for the community you will learn to plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs, supervise a health care team, assess and support clients' social and emotional wellbeing, engage in community health research, and more.


TAFE Queensland's passionate and experienced teachers will provide you with support specific to your individual learning style, and the one-on-one guidance necessary to succeed in your studies.


 Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a range of primary health care management roles within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

What can I do?

  • Indigenous Liaison Officer
  • Indigenous Alcohol and Other Drugs Program Manager
  • Indigenous Community Engagement or Promotions Manager
  • Indigenous Health Promotion Manager
  • Indigenous Health Team Manager

Course outcome:

HLT50221 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCCOM002
    Use communication to build relationships
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCCOM002
    Unit description :

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on respect and trust.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Use communication to build relationships

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCLEG003
    Manage legal and ethical compliance
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCLEG003
    Unit description :

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage legal and ethical compliance

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTASEW005
    Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTASEW005
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support health worker and practitioner wellbeing through structured debriefings and ongoing processes of communication and feedback. It requires the ability to identify and use information from supervision activities for continuous improvement of organisational practice.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTAWOR003
    Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTAWOR003
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review current strategies and frameworks for the provision of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care, and to use and promote reflective practice to enhance work practices. Reflective practice refers to the critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills that are essential for health practitioners in their ongoing work to improve service quality and outcomes.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTINF007
    Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTINF007
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information about infection prevention and control procedures, integrate those procedures into work practices and monitor workplace performance.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTWHS003
    Maintain work health and safety
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTWHS003
    Unit description :

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Maintain work health and safety

Ways to study
  • You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom
28 Jan 2025
up to 18 months
Part time 1 virtual class per fortnight + 1 block training week on campus (clinical stream only)
  • Concession: $1,125

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $3,115

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $11,065

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 18 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 virtual class per fortnight + 1 block training week on campus (clinical stream only)
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $1,125

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $3,115

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $11,065

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom
Online virtual classroom
22 Apr 2025
up to 18 months
Part time 1 virtual class per fortnight + 1 block training week on campus (clinical stream only)
  • Concession: $1,125

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $3,115

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $11,065

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

22 Apr 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 18 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 virtual class per fortnight + 1 block training week on campus (clinical stream only)
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $1,125

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $3,115

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $11,065

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

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Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management (HLT50221)

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

COURSE CODE: HLT50221
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees.  The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees.  A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

This course is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working in a diversity of senior health care or operational management roles and in diverse locations including urban, rural and remote settings.

Selection criteria
  • You must be employed in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Industry as a Health Care Worker or Practitioner
  • Completed a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent course
  • Adequate workplace supervision

It is recommended that you have sound literacy, numeracy and computing skills.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Access to workplace policies and processes in order to support your understanding of working in a management role.

Placement

If you are undertaking the clinical stream, and are not employed as a Primary Health Care Worker/Clinician in the Primary Health Care sector you must enrol in and complete up to 240 hours of Vocational Placement (organised in conjunction with the teacher). This may be less if you have completed the Certificate III and/or Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
This course requires you to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check to be eligible to attend the vocational placement assessment component of your studies.

Prior to Placement, you will need to receive and provide evidence of the following checks:

  • You must complete your online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application at this link - NDIS Worker Screening Unit  (WSU), and nominate TAFE Queensland as your employer. There is no cost to students. TAFE Queensland will verify each student.
  • Students must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes in total). Upon completion, students will need to provide their Certificate of Completion to both TAFE Queensland and their placement provider.
  • Additionally, if students work with children on Placement, they will also need a Blue Card Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland).
  • Please note:  Students can apply for both the NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card by completing a combined application via the NDIS Worker Screening portal noted above NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU). 

If your check identifies that you have a criminal history, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Placement Coordinator for further information.

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application.  For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

First Aid
You will also need to provide evidence that you hold first aid competency that is current at the time of placement. This can be in the form of:

  • A HLTAID011 Provide First Aid statement of attainment, that was obtained in the last 1 year.
  • A HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment, issued no more than 3 years from your date of placement commencement. A current First Aid is to be maintained for the duration of the placement requirements.
  • You will also require a current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Statement of Attainment no older than 12 months from the date of placement commencement. CPR currency requires an annual renewal.

 

Vaccination requirements
Mandatory vaccinations may be required by the owner or operator of the facility providing your placement.These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.

You will also be required to complete a vaccination record or full immunisation. TAFE Queensland vaccination and immunisation guidelines reflect the specific requirements from health placement providers across Australia to ensure students are prepared and eligible to attend all placement allocations. It is important to be fully aware that the following Vaccination and Serology requirements are subject to change.

You will not be able to commence your Vocational Placement unless you have provided the required evidence as specified below:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Evidence of 2 vaccinations one month apart or positive serology for all 3 diseases
  • Hepatitis B: Commence a Hepatitis B course which is 3 injections (0, 1 and 6 months) with positive serology supplied 4-6 weeks following 3rd vaccination or supply evidence of an Age-appropriate Hep B course
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox): Evidence of 2 vaccinations one month apart or positive serology
  • dTpa (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) vaccination: Evidence of vaccinations for all 3 diseases within the last 10 years
  • Tuberculosis: Mantoux Test or evidence of a plain chest x-ray
  • Influenza Vaccination: Annual vaccination
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (strongly recommended)
  • Any other test / vaccination as directed by Australian health authorities.

Please note: you will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.

 

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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