Nationally Recognised Qualification in Public Health Promotion  

HLT510007 Diploma of Population Health is a nationally recognised qualification.  Occupational titles for these workers may include: Community Development Worker, Community Health Worker, Health Sponsorship Coordinator, Area Manager; Health Promotions, Health Promotion Coordinator, Project Manager, Regional Coordinator, Senior Project Officer.  For full Qualification details visit www.ntis.gov.au

A limited number of government funded places for NSW residents are available for 2010 to register your interest in applying for a funded training place please go to: http://www.beckhealth.com.au/PPPFundingExpressionofInterest.htm 

Note: a significant component of the Diploma of 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 Diploma of 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.  It is a unique blend of population health and practical study of current health, activity and nutrition guidelines, projects and policies.   

The Diploma of Population Health 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 and communities.  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 population health 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 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.     

• Project management and evaluation techniques.

• 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 source funding, expertise and facilities 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 the Diploma of Population Health qualification:

• Population Health: Principles and Applications (AU $1050.00) - Enrol Now

• Health and Nutrition Promotion ($1200.00) - Enrol Now

• Principles of Nutrition and Diet (NUT01) (AU$345.00) - Enrol Now

• Elective Nutrition Unit (Choose from Sports Nutrition, Healthy Weight for Life, Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition)  (AU$345.00) - Enrol Now

To view details of each of these units please click here

Units of Competency covered in the Diploma of 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
• HLTOHS500A  Manage OHS processes
• CHCORG6B  Coordinate the work environment
• CHCAD4A  Provide advocacy and representation
• LGACOM502B  Devise and conduct community consultations
• BSBATSIW515A  Secure funding
• HLTPOP405B  Use media to disseminate information 
• HLTPOP508B  Write a grant application
• CHCC22B  Provide community education projects
• CHCHPROM1A  Share health information
• CUFWRT04A  Write presentation material
• CUFWRT05A  Write content and/or copy
• HLTNUT610A  Provide basic dietary advice
• CHCPOL2A  Contribute to policy development
• BSBMKG407A  Make a presentation

The Diploma of 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.  This qualification is suitable for entry into population health work or as an additional qualification to those with existing specialist/clinical health qualifications.