REHABILITATION AND ASSISTIVE 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 the rehabilitation and assistive technology qualification from HLT07 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

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

Qualifications and Pathways

HLT43607 Certificate IV in Rehabilitation and Assistive 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 Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology qualification in HLT07 Health Training Package has not been established as a traineeship in NSW.

VET in Schools

The rehabilitation and assistive technology qualification in the HLT07 Health Training Package has 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

The 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.