Course Description
Via this nationally-recognised Certificate IV, you will learn the following:
- How to recommend meal plans based on dietary guidelines
- Helping your clients modify their meals according to their health goals
- Interpreting medical terminology
- With these skills and knowledge, you’ll be able to pursue a career as a nutrition assistant, dietetic assistant, or allied health assistant.
There are no entry requirements at all for this course. While the theory part is delivered entirely online, you will need to undergo 120 hours of mandatory work placements. This Certificate IV runs for 2 years through self-paced learning.
Core Units
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
- Confirm physical health status HLTAAP002
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care HLTWHS002
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301
- Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005
- Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP001
- Manage legal and ethical compliance CHCLEG003
- Work with diverse people
Specialty Units
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures HLTINF001
- Lead effective workplace relationships BSBLDR402
- Assist with movement CHCCCS002
- Respond effectively to behaviours of concern CHCCCS020
- Provide First Aid HLTAID011
- Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines HLTAHA018
- Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans HLTAHA019
- Support food services in menu and meal order processing HLTAHA020
- Assist with screening and implementation of therapeutic diets HLTAHA021
Entry Requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
- This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the traineeship eligibility requirements.
Additional Requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
- To successfully complete this course, TAFE Digital recommends that you have a computer and reliable Internet access and access to a registered Dietitian as a workplace supervisor for a minimum of 120 hours work placement.
- Although there are no Training Package entry requirements for this qualification, TAFE Digital has a local screening process to make sure prospective students have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve their chosen qualification
- To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
- workplace supervisor contact details. TAFE Digital will contact the supervisor to confirm their suitability.
Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete: - a minimum of 120 hours of work placement at an approved allied health or relevent healthcare facility, to demonstrate the required performance skills under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect, remote) as determined by the Dietitian. Please contact the teaching section to find out more about the workplace requirements.
Entry Recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:
- A passion for caring for others
- A collaborative attitude
- The ability to follow instructions
- A genuine interest in learning
- A real interest in nutrition and diet and their relationship to our general wellbeing
Completion Requirements
During your study, you’ll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Evidence of an up-to-date vaccination history
Next Steps
- We’ll guide you through a pre-enrolment eligibility check, to help you apply for any scholarships or exemptions.
- Complete your application through our online portal. A teacher will assess your application to offer you a place if you meet the entry requirements for the course.
- To confirm your place in a course, If not eligible for a scholarship or exemption, you will need to pay a minimum deposit of $80.
