This qualification covers workers who provide a range of varied activities in a sterilising service or department. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Sterilisation assistant | Sterilisation technician |
Instrument technician |
PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 10 core units 5 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A elective which is required for work in sterilisation services Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing |
Core units
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTHSE204D Follow safe manual handling practices
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
HLTSTE301D Clean reusable medical equipment (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
HLTSTE302D Inspect and pack items
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTSTE308C )
HLTSTE303D Sterilise loads (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
HLTSTE306D Manage sterile stock (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
HLTSTE307C Disinfect re-usable medical devices
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTSTE301D )
HLTSTE308C Care for surgical instruments (Note pre-requ: HLTSTE301D )
Group A elective - required for work in sterilisation services
The following unit or a unit with equivalent competency outcomes is required to work in sterilisation services.
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
The following list of electives may facilitate selection.
Other sterilisation functions
HLTTH303D Identify and move to maintain a sterile field
(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
LMTLA2009A Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen
Work relationships
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
Support function
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries