1. The Core Spine of Competencies Your head start in health Presenter’s name or details

2. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) When you know you want a job that matters 2 Are you not sure exactly what you want to do, but want to work in a job that makes a difference? The Core Spine of Competencies gives you a head start in health and community services. The core spine consists of eight units of competency that give you the foundation to build a nationally recognised qualification in the health industry while keeping your options open.

3. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) It’s not a qualification The core spine is not a qualification on its own. But The Core Spine of Competencies gives you real choice and a head start in many pathways the eight units of competency can contribute towards more than 36 health and community services qualifications 3 HLTFA311 A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCPROM401C CHCAOD201D CHCMH301C BSBMED305B The spine of qualifications The Spine of Qualifications

4. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 4 Core Skills Work safely Learn the principles and practices of infection control, and occupational health and safety Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Learn to communicate effectively with health professionals and use medical terminology. You will learn first aid and gain an understanding of the variety of roles and responsibilities within a multidisciplinary health team Understand client needs Learn about basic anatomy and physiology, and how to relate to people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds Work with clients Learn how to apply these skills to a range of specific client needs by undertaking a hands-on industry placement in a hospital, rehabilitation, aged care or disability setting

5. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 5 The Core Spine of Competencies Your head start in health HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare context HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately CHCMH1C Work effectively in mental health

6. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 6 The Core Spine of Competencies Your head start in health HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare context HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately CHCAOD201D Prepare for alcohol and other drugs (AOD) work CHCPROM401C Share health information CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health BSBMED305B Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

7. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) They comprise the: knowledge skills attitudes needed to work in the sector. Core skills 7 Competencies are the building blocks HLTFA311 A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCPROM401C CHCAOD201D CHCMH301C BSBMED305B

8. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) Core skills 8 Competencies are the building blocks HLTFA311 A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCPROM401C CHCAOD201D CHCMH301C BSBMED305B Work safely HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare context HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Communicating effectively HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately Work with clients CHCPROM401C Share health information CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health CHCAOD201D Prepare for alcohol and other drugs (AOD) work BSBMED305B Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

9. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 9 Recognise healthy body systems and basic anatomy and physiology A unit of competency that appears in qualifications for: allied health assistance nutrition and dietetic assistance health services assistance non-emergency client transport ambulance work aged care.

10. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 10 Flexibility and full credit If you enrolled in any one of these courses and successfully completed the unit of competency then if you wanted to change your course of study, you would get full credit for this competency in any of the other qualifications listed.

11. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) HLTFA311A HLTWHS300A HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D BSBMED305B Cert III in Children’s Services HLTFA311A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCAOD201D CHCMH301C Cert III in Health Service Assistance HLTFA311A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B BSBMED305B Cert III in Ambulance Communications (Call taking) HLTFA311A HLTWHS300A HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCMH301C BSBMED305B Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance HLTFA311A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCMH301C BSBMED305B Cert III in Allied Health Assistance 11 HLTFA311A HLTWHS300A HLTIN301C HLTAP301C HLTHIR403C HLTHIR404D HLTHIR301C BSBMED301B CHCPROM401C CHCAOD201D CHCMH301C BSBMED305B The core spine The spine of many qualifications

12. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 12 Find out more The Core Spine of Competencies You can find out more about The Core Spine of Competencies and the range of qualification pathways by going to http://www.health.vic.gov.au/workforce Careers information You can find out more about the range of rewarding careers in health and community services by visiting the Careers that matter website http://careersthatmatter.com.au/ or by scanning the graphic with your mobile phone’s QR code

13. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 13 Disclaimer This publication is intended to support the delivery of the Core Spine of Competencies. While every reasonable precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document neither the author (Optin Pty Ltd) nor the Department of Health assumes responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, however no guarantee is provided; changes in circumstances after publication may impact the accuracy or currency of the materials. Before relying on this document, users should independently verify its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should obtain any proper professional advice. Training organisations are responsible to ensure that their training and assessment is compliant with the relevant regulatory authority. Any links to any other web sites are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or of any organisation, product or service associated with those sites.

14. ______ _____ ____ __ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _______ ____ __ Heading level 1 (Arial 22 pt) Body text (Arial 20 pt) Body bullets (Arial 20pt) 14 This document is one of a suite of guidance documents and support resources developed to enhance The Core Spine of Competencies. The guidance documents and support resources focus on three key areas: Promotion and consistency of the concept of the core spine units Consistency of delivery Continuous improvement and the provision of quality training and assessment Ten products have been developed to address these needs: 1. Introductory factsheet for employers 2. Introductory factsheet for students and parents 3. Introductory factsheet for RTOs 4. Qualification pathways – a list of related qualifications with specific credit information 5. Promotional PowerPoint presentation 6. Guidance notes for developing a training program for RTOs and schools 7. Knowledge and Skills Map showing the themes and overlaps between the essential knowledge and skills in the competencies 8. Community of practice template 9. List and links to support resources: a. Units of competency to ensure access to latest versions b. Case studies of innovative health training models: Northeast Health Wangaratta VET in Schools and VCAL Program Central Gippsland Health Service - AHA Traineeship Program c. VCE VET Program: Health Program Community Services Program d. Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) Careers that matter web pages 10. List and links to current training providers: a. VCE VET providers b. RTOs with courses on scope

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