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Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services

This qualification covers leading work in a sterilisation or reprocessing area, including cleaning, inspecting, packing and sterilising reusable medical devices and managing sterile stock. It also covers monitoring infection control standards, equipment and the quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging. Sterilisation technicians with senior or team leader experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT43812 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Team leaders and senior technicians in hospital sterilising departments or reprocessing areas who look after quality and technical sterilisation functions.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Senior instrument technician
  • CSSD supervisor
  • Sterilisation supervisor
  • Sterilisation team leader

Qualification structure

15 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

11 units
  1. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  2. HLTINF007Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
  3. HLTSTE001Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
  4. HLTSTE002Inspect and pack reusable medical devices
  5. HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
  6. HLTSTE004Manage sterile stock
  7. HLTSTE005Care for reusable medical devices
  8. HLTSTE007Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment
  9. HLTSTE008Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes
  10. HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
  11. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely

Elective units

7 units
  1. HLTSTE006Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices
  2. BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  3. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  4. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  5. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  6. TAEASS412Assess competence
  7. TAEDEL412Facilitate workplace-based learning

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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