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Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

This qualification covers instrument sterilising work in a sterilising service or reprocessing area. It includes cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting and packing reusable medical devices, sterilising loads, managing sterile stock, infection prevention and control, and working safely. Workers with experience in sterilisation services may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT31112 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who reprocess and sterilise reusable medical instruments in hospital sterilising departments, day surgeries or other reprocessing areas.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Sterilisation technician
  • Instrument technician
  • Sterilisation assistant

Qualification structure

14 units in total. up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

10 units
  1. CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  2. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  3. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  4. HLTSTE001Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
  5. HLTSTE002Inspect and pack reusable medical devices
  6. HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
  7. HLTSTE004Manage sterile stock
  8. HLTSTE005Care for reusable medical devices
  9. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
  10. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely

Elective units

6 units
  1. HLTSTE006Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices
  2. BSBINS302Organise workplace information
  3. BSBOPS301Maintain business resources
  4. BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
  5. BSBTEC201Use business software applications
  6. BSBTWK201Work effectively with others

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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