HYPERBARIC TECHNOLOGY

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NSW Context

NSW Community Services and Health ITAB has not received industry advice for this industry sector.

There are no registered training organisations in NSW with hyperbaric qualifications from HLT07 the Health Training Package on their scope of delivery. 4 March 2008

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

Employment Screening Policy : Health workers and learners undertaking work placement in NSW Health facilities must comply with the Employment Screening Policy. This Policy Directive sets out the mandatory requirements and procedures for the undertaking of Employment Screening of preferred applicants seeking employment for paid and unpaid positions, which includes the Working With Children Check, the Aged Care Check and the National Criminal Record Check. Further detail at Policy Directive PD2008_029

Qualifications and Pathways

HLT41507 Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Technology

HLT50707 Diploma of Hyperbaric Technology

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 through New Apprentice Centres and at http://apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au/index1.htm

The hyperbaric qualifications in HLT07 Health Training Package have not been established as traineeships in NSW.

VET in Schools

The hyperbaric 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

NSW Health

State government department that covers all aspects of public health in NSW.

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.