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Certificate IV in Audiometry
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HLT47425
You have spent years supporting the hearing health of your community, from conducting screenings to assisting with device management. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for your clinical expertise. Register your interest today to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist in conducting hearing assessments to identify potential hearing impairment and ear disorders. This may include hearing screeners, allied health assistants who support audiometrists and audiologists in health care organisations, nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.At this level, workers support the hearing assessment process by performing hearing screening and audiometric testing under the supervision of Diploma qualified audiometrists, audiologists, or other medical practitioners. They refer clients for further audiological or medical assessment, and may assist with care coordination, hearing device management and hearing health education programs.Workers at this level do not prescribe or dispense hearing aids, and do not work as independent practitioners. They may work in medical or industrial contexts.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Qualification Code
HLT47425
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
14 (10 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Screening Audiometrist | Performing initial hearing assessments and referring clients for specialist medical or audiological review. |
| Allied Health Assistant (Audiometry) | Supporting audiologists in clinical settings by managing client intake and conducting preliminary audiometric tests. |
| Industrial Screening Officer | Conducting hearing checks for workers in noise-intensive industries to ensure compliance with safety standards. |
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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 and position descriptions
- ✓Records of clinical supervision from audiologists
- ✓Employment contracts in health or industrial settings
Clinical Practice
- ✓De-identified audiometric test results
- ✓Hearing screening logs and client files
- ✓Records of specialist referrals and care coordination
Device Management
- ✓Evidence of hearing device troubleshooting
- ✓Client education materials for device maintenance
- ✓Battery management and cleaning schedules
Health & Safety
- ✓Infection prevention and control logs
- ✓WHS incident reports and clinical checklists
- ✓Evidence of working with culturally diverse clients
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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