The occupation Ambulance Officer in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required.

• attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
• assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
• performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
• resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
• transporting accident victims to medical facilities
• transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
• instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
• attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
• ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
• preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided

• 411111 Ambulance Officer
• 411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)

Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisation:

• Patient Transport Officer

Provides intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Dental Technician in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Dental Prosthetist in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
• providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
• removing deposits from teeth
• applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
• taking impressions of the mouth
• taking dental radiographs
• administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
• fabricating full and partial dentures
• constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
• repairing and relining denture bases

• 411211 Dental Hygienist
• 411212 Dental Prosthetist
• 411213 Dental Technician
• 411214 Dental Therapist

Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Title:

• Clinical Dental Technician

Designs, constructs, repairs and fits dentures and mouthguards. Registration or licensing is required. Note that in New Zealand a Dental Prosthetist is called a Clinical Dental Technician which is Skill Level 1.

Skill Level: 2

Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level:

• 2 Australia
• 1 New Zealand

Specialisation:

• Dental Laboratory Assistant

Examines and treats diseases of the teeth in preschool, primary and secondary school children under the general supervision of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Oral Health Therapist

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• planning and implementing leisure activity programs for individuals in health care and in the community to assist in their social development, and promote their sense of wellbeing
• identifying individual needs through task analysis
• evaluating and assessing clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths and weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
• maintaining a knowledge of resources available within a facility and within the community
• organising leisure and recreational events
• assisting with training and supervising volunteers and staff
• providing information on available support resources within the local community
• encouraging and supporting clients to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests
• adapting programs to suit individual clients' needs, interests, skills and abilities

• 411311 Diversional Therapist

Alternative Title:

• Recreational Therapist

Plans, designs, coordinates and implements recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Activities Coordinator
• Activities Officer

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required.

• assessing, planning and implementing nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatments and care plans
• assisting Registered Nurses and other team members to coordinate and evaluate care provided
• promoting and assisting in health education activities for the prevention of ill health
• bathing, feeding, changing and settling newborn infants
• providing advice and training on infant care to parents of newborn infants
• providing emotional support to parents of newborn infants

• 411411 Enrolled Nurse
• 411412 Mothercraft Nurse

Alternative Title:

• Nursing Assistant (NZ)

Provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisation:

• Medical Assistant (Defence)

Provides care to newborn infants, and provides advice and training on infant care to parents of newborn infants. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 2

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• maintaining health records and statistics
• acting as an advocate in the community they serve, and as a communicator and interpreter on behalf of clients and other health workers
• providing clinical functions, such as case management and follow-up, independently or in consultation with other health care providers
• providing health education to individual clients and staff in health facilities
• providing cultural education to persons outside the cultural community and life skills education to the community they serve
• providing counselling and referring clients to other health care providers where necessary

• 411511 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
• 411512 Kaiāwhina (Hauora) (Māori Health Assistant)

Liaises with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 2

Assists with health care delivery to patients and clients in accordance with Tikanga Māori (Māori culture and custom).

Skill Level: 2

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
• utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
• administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
• assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
• employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
• assessing client's physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

• 411611 Massage Therapist

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur
• Remedial Masseur
• Shiatsu Therapist
• Sports Medicine Masseur
• Thai Masseur

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

• 411711 Community Worker
• 411712 Disabilities Services Officer
• 411713 Family Support Worker
• 411714 Parole or Probation Officer
• 411715 Residential Care Officer
• 411716 Youth Worker

Facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Community Development Officer
• Community Support Worker
• Housing Officer

Works in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

Skill Level: 2

Assists the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

Skill Level: 2

Supervises offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

Skill Level: 2

Provides care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

Skill Level: 2

Alternative Titles:

• Youth Officer
• Youth Support Worker

Assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Juvenile Justice Officer
• Youth Accommodation Support Worker
• Youth Liaison Officer