Nationally Recognised Qualification in Public Health and Nutrition Promotion

Beck Health & Nutrition is accredited to provide the Certificate IV in Population Health (HLT42307) under its National Scope of Registration.   National Provider Code 91388. 

HLT42307 Certificate IV in Population Health is a nationally recognised qualification.  Occupational titles for these workers may include: Health Liaison Officer, Schools Program Officer,  Area Health Education Officer, Health Liaison Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Health Sponsorship Coordinator, Women’s Health Educator.  For full Qualification details visit www.ntis.gov.au

The Certificate IV in Population Health  provides partial fulfilment of Diploma of Population Health (HLT51007) 

Note: a significant component of the Certificate IV in Population Health qualification focuses on effective written communications.  An competent level of English literacy will be required to successfully complete this qualification, particularly in the form of formal written reports.   

The Certificate IV in Population Health is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes to work in a range of population health projects and programs in a wide range of group, community and workplace settings including schools, childcare, sporting and recreational clubs, workplace and community health promotion roles.  It is a unique blend of population health and practical study of current health, activity and nutrition guidelines, projects and policies.   

The Certificate IV in Population Health course  will allow learners to develop, tailor, communicate and promote relevant state, Australian  and global health, nutrition and physical activity reports and guidelines for client groups.  This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge of health and nutrition within a public health framework.  

Skills covered in the course include:

• Comprehensive study of nutritional principles and latest nutrition research 

• Using key public health, health promotion, education and social marketing principles to communicate and encourage health-promoting behaviours via a range of communication channels including meetings, seminars, newsletters and online media.

• Training, coaching and motivating groups and workplaces on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.   

• Providing guest talks on healthy eating and healthy lifestyle issues.

• Applying population health principles to evoke long-term, community-based change. 

• Incorporating and implementing existing government and community public health initiatives for your target group.     

• Conducting nutrition and healthy lifestyle reviews, action plans, curriculum, policy and staff training in accordance with recognised health, dietary and activity guidelines.     

• Partnering with community and private enterprise to promote healthy communities

• Research and work skills to source and keep up to date with the latest health and nutrition research and practices.

Subjects required to complete Certificate IV in Population Health qualification:

• Population Health: Principles and Applications $1050.00

• Principles of Nutrition and Diet: Healthy Eating Principles $345.00

For detailed course outline and training and assessment strategies for the Certificate IV in Population Health click here

Units of Competency covered in the Certificate IV in Population Health:  

• HLTPOP501B          Apply a population health framework
• HLTPOP502B          Work with the community to identify health needs
• HLTPOP503B          Plan a population health project
• HLTPOP504B          Evaluate a population health project
• CHCCD19A              Establish and maintain community, government and business partnerships
• HLTPOP505B          Build capacity to promote health
• CHCAD3A                Undertake systems advocacy
• HLTOHS300A         Contribute to OHS processes
• HLTOHS400A         Maintain OHS processes
• CHCORG5B             Maintain an effective work environment
• CHCPOL3A              Undertake  research activities
• CHCC22B                Provide community education projects
• CHCHPROM1A       Share health information
• CUFWRT04A          Write presentation material
• CHCPOL1A             Participate in policy development
• CHCORG29A          Provide coaching and motivation
• CHCCS406A           Provide education and support on health, wellbeing and parenting
• SRFFIT015A           Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines
• SIRPPKS015A        Provide information, products and services on diet, nutrition and weight management

The Certificate IV in Population Health is a nationally recognised qualification covering skills required for a range of population health projects/programs.  Occupational titles for these workers may include: Health Promotion Officer, Schools Program Officer, Health Sponsorship Coordinator, Health Promotion Project Officer, Health Liaison Worker, Community Health Educator, Area Health Education Officer.