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    National code: HLT57415

    Diploma of Audiometry

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Help enhance the lives of others by improving their hearing and bringing rich auditory experiences to those who need it most. This course will provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and skill to take your career further in this important healthcare field.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Assess and respond to occupational noise risks

    • Conduct hearing assessments to identify hearing impairment

    • Act and provide solutions based on test results

    • Provide first aid and comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at Diploma level

    • First Aid certification

    • Experience in testing hearing and prescribing and fitting hearing aids

    • Skills to assess and respond to occupational noise risk

    • Experience in removing ear wax

    • The ability to develop hearing rehabilitation programs

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • Please check your preferred location for any campus-specific entry requirements.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Great people and communication skills

    • Good communication skills

    • Strong teamworking skills

    • An interest in health, wellbeing, hearing and communication

    • The ability to work independently with limited direction

    • Intermediate language, literacy and numeracy skills

    • You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.

    • You can understand technical texts and understand what they mean.

    • You can write longer paragraphs and texts that explain your ideas clearly.

    • You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.

    • You can use maths to work out more detailed problems in different settings.

    • You can confidently use different digital tools for different jobs.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

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    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: Audiometrist (working in medical or industrial contexts)

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Diploma of Audiometry does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Diploma of Audiometry does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study0 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    The Diploma of Audiometry does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Audiometry qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 Units of competency, including 11 core and 8 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Dispense hearing devicesHLTAUD005

    • Develop and implement individual hearing rehabilitation programsHLTAUD004

    • Assess hearingHLTAUD001

    • Confirm physical health statusHLTAAP002

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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