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AUDIOMETRY
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NSW ContextNSW Community Services and Health ITAB is awaiting NSW industry advice for this sector.
Immunisation: Health workers and learners undertaking work placement in NSW Health facilities must comply with the assessment, screening and vaccination requirements of Policy Directive PD 2007_006.
Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Person: Health workers and learners undertaking work placement in NSW Health facilities must comply with Employment Screening Using Criminal Record Checks Policy Directive PD2005_552
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Qualifications and Pathways
HLT41307 Certificate IV in Audiometric Assessment
HLT51307 Diploma of Hearing Device Prescription and Evaluation
Traineeships
The Vocational Training Board establishes traineeships in NSW. Through a consultative process between peak industry groups, employers and unions, facilitated by the ITAB, qualifications are identified that meet industry requirements and have appropriate award arrangements. This information is submitted to the Board for the declaration of a vocational training order in accordance with NSW legislation.
As qualifications have a vocational training order established, they are posted on the NSW DET Commissioner’s Bulletin. Further advice is available from NSW DET http://apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au/index1.htm
Current audiometry traineeship in NSW is:
HLT41307 Certificate IV in Audiometric Assessment
New payroll tax arrangements for apprentices and trainees
New arrangements for the payment of payroll tax for apprentices and trainees in NSW take effect from 1 July 2008.
Currently, wages paid to apprentices and new entrant trainees in NSW are exempt from payroll tax. From 1 July 2008, this exemption will no longer apply and all employers will be required to include the wages and salaries paid to apprentices and new entrant trainees in their payroll tax calculation. Further information available from Office of State Revenue click here
VET in Schools
The Audiometry qualifications in the HLT07 Health Training Package have not been identified as suitable for VET in Schools pathways.
For more information about VET in Schools in NSW visit: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/
The NSW Board of Studies is responsible for the inclusion of training package qualifications in the HSC studies. Further information is available at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au .
Peak Bodies and Key Stakeholders
Hearing Aid Audiometrist
Society of Australia Members (HAASA)
Members of HAASA are hearing aid Audiometrists who have met the requirements and standards established by the Society.
Australian College of Audiology inc
The aim of ACAud is to promote and develop the science and practice of hearing care through the education and support of its members. ACAud Members are professional practitioners who provide hearing care and are located throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Resources
Please contact NSW Community Services and Health ITAB regarding training and assessment resource needs for the qualifications or skills sets in this industry sector.
Other resources may be available from industry peaks, National Training Information Service (NTIS), Registered Training Organisations and Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council.
