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Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
HLT20121
You have spent time supporting your community, helping people navigate health systems and providing essential care. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer formal recognition for these vital foundational skills. Register your interest today to be notified when this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in health care support roles in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work under direct supervision as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. Work may involve transporting clients, providing information to clients, helping clients to access health services and completing other routine administrative or operational tasks. This qualification provides foundational skills for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care work. It could be used to encourage a primary health care career path, and to prepare individuals for further training. This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
HLT20121
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
10 (6 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal Health Support Worker | Providing essential administrative and operational assistance within a multidisciplinary health team. |
| Community Health Transport Officer | Ensuring community members can safely access medical appointments and primary health services. |
| Health Information Assistant | Sharing foundational health service information and supporting clients to understand available pathways. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing your history in health support roles
- ✓Position descriptions from health clinics or community organisations
- ✓Letters of support or references from your clinical supervisors
Community Support & Advocacy
- ✓Records of assisting clients to access specific health services
- ✓Logs or schedules of client transport and support services
- ✓Evidence of providing basic health information to community members
Clinical Environment & Safety
- ✓Evidence of following infection control and prevention protocols
- ✓Workplace health and safety (WHS) meeting minutes or reports
- ✓Checklists for maintaining cleaning standards in a clinical setting
Communication & Documentation
- ✓Examples of workplace emails or formatted health texts
- ✓Records of data collection or workplace information maintenance
- ✓Evidence of using digital devices or communication systems
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
- ✓Records of internal cultural safety or health orientation training
- ✓Previous certificates in related community or health support areas
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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