Diploma of Breastfeeding Management

11451NAT

Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognisedAccredited course

Level 5AQF level

1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide

1Training providers

Jul 2026Accredited from

Source: training.gov.au · AQF

Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (11451NAT, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 31 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

What you learn

Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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NAT11451001Take lactation histories and conduct breastfeeding assessments

NAT11451002Create environments to protect, promote and support breastfeeding

NAT11451003Provide breastfeeding support within a legal and ethical framework

NAT11451004Manage breastfeeding situations and problems

NAT11451005Facilitate infant and maternal nutrition during lactation

NAT11451006Communicate effectively with clients to support breastfeeding

NAT11451007Provide counselling to support breastfeeding

NAT11451008Facilitate culturally appropriate breastfeeding counselling

NAT11451009Counsel clients to manage life changes associated with breastfeeding

NAT11451010Use critical appraisal skills to evaluate human lactation research

NAT11451011Facilitate breastfeeding for clients with medical conditions

NAT11451012Evaluate and counsel on the use of breastmilk substitutes

NAT11451013Use infant sleep and settling methods that support the breastfeeding relationship

NAT11451014Provide pharmacological information and breastfeeding support to clients

NAT11451015Support infant and young child feeding outcomes in emergency situations

Source: training.gov.au

Unit list from the 11451NAT unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

1 registered training provider can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Australian Breastfeeding AssociationBased in VIC · Registered since 2005→

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