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Certificate III in Basic Health Care
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HLT31220
You have spent years providing critical first response and basic health care in demanding environments, from industrial sites to community services. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway that honours your frontline expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification is available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of first aid or medical response workers who provide basic health care services including emergency first aid and sometimes transport services in the pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environment. The qualification applies to people who provide a first response in workplaces such as industrial sites, first aid organisations and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
HLT31220
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
11 (7 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
National Register
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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 |
|---|---|
| First Responder | Providing immediate emergency care and basic health support in pre-hospital or industrial environments. |
| Medical Assistant | Supporting clinical tasks and administrative functions within a medical practice under professional supervision. |
| Industrial First Aid Officer | Managing on-site health and safety responses within large-scale mining or construction facilities. |
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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
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting first responder experience
- ✓Position descriptions for medical assistant or ADF roles
- ✓Records of employment in industrial or community health settings
Clinical Practice
- ✓De-identified patient care records or incident reports
- ✓First aid logs and emergency response documentation
- ✓Equipment maintenance and medical supply checklists
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Infection prevention and control certificates
- ✓WHS audit participation and hazard reports
- ✓Evidence of managing personal stressors in high-pressure environments
Communication & Diversity
- ✓Handover notes and clinical communication records
- ✓Evidence of working with diverse patient groups
- ✓Logs of managing complex or sensitive health interactions
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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