HLT31507 Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance

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This qualification covers workers who provide a range of assistance functions to Dietitians and Food Service Managers.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Length of Course: 2 terms of 9 weeks each.

Delivery of Content: The student can be enrolled:

  • full-time day
  • part-time day
  • part-time night
  • on-line (theory only)

RPL and Credit Transfer: Students are encouraged to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning based on formal learning or work history. Those with First Aid, Communication and OH&S knowledge are usually exempted from these subjects.

Students with the common units receive an automatic credit transfer and deduction in fees.

16 competency units are required for award of this qualification,comprising 16 compulsory units

Compulsory units

BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes
BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTNA301B Provide assistance to nutrition and dietetic services
HLTNA302B Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTNA303B Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
HLTNA304B Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
HLTNA305B Support food services in menu and meal order processing
HLTFS207B Follow basic food safety practices
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTNUT610A Provide basic dietary advice

VCHE Subjects by Term:

  • Term 1:
    • Food Safety
    • Systemic Physiology
    • Communication
    • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Term 2:
    • Nutrition Assistance
    • Nutrition Planning
    • Systemic Physiology (continued from Term I)

 

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