Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTSTE302D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and pack items

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTSTE302D - Inspect and pack items
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required follow correct procedures for the preparation, inspection, assembly and labelling of items for sterilisationThe range of functions is prescribed around known standards, guidelines, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit could take place in a range of health settings, including hospitals and specialist sterilisation facilitiesThe application of knowledge and skills takes place around standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and under the supervision of a qualified personThe preparation and packing of linen is covered by:LMTPRL09A Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Pre-requisite unitsThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures HLTSTE308C Care for surgical instruments
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare packing area
  • Wear appropriate attire
  • Clean area prior to processing
  • Wash hands according to infection control guidelines
  • Manage and maintain stock levels, including manufacturers batch/lot number tracking, according to organisation policies and procedures
  • Test heat sealers
       
Element: Prepare and inspect items
  • Identify items requiring specific priority
  • Sort items according to type, size and density for appropriate packaging material and method, as per organisation policies and procedures
  • Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required
  • Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisation policies and procedures
  • Re-assemble multi-part items for checking and disassemble or sufficiently loosen prior to packaging and sterilisation to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces
  • Prepare and inspect items for functionality and life expectancy with consideration of the continued care and maintenance of general and specialised instruments including microsurgical, insulated, handpieces, power tools and endoscopic equipment, according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures
  • Use illuminated magnifier appropriately
  • Lubricate moving parts where necessary and according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures
  • Identify loan items and implantable items and process according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
  • Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance
  • Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols
  • Assemble and package thermally disinfected items for transfer to appropriate location
       
Element: Assemble and package items
  • Select packaging materials and technique with reference to sterilisation mode, and according to AS/NZS 4187, and organisation policies and procedures
  • Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures
  • Assemble trays/rigid containers of instruments against check lists
  • Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets
  • Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments
  • Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Select appropriate packaging material
  • Package hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction
  • Use chemical indicators according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
  • Pack, secure and label packages to comply with aseptic retrieval principles
  • Close and secure rigid sterilisation containers with external tamper-proof clips, chemical indicators and labels, according to manufacturer's specifications
  • Use appropriate manual handling when assembling and packing items
  • Complete quality assurance documentation according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
       
Element: Operate equipment
  • Select and operate equipment correctly and safely
  • Complete routine cleaning and performance monitoring and maintenance of heat sealing equipment according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures
  • Use appropriate manual handling when operating equipment and ergonomic packing tables and anti-fatigue matting
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Acceptable simulation requires:

packaging a full range of instruments

using a full range of packaging materials and techniques

Resources essential for assessment include access to:

relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place

Australian Standards, government and organisation policies and procedures

equipment, trays, packs, items, checklists and materials for processing and packing

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Basic principles and practices of cleaning and disinfection

Classes of chemical indicators

Different types of wrapping and packaging materials (disposable and reusable)

Fundamental knowledge of infection control principles as it affects the sterilisation work environment

Fundamental knowledge of microbiology as it affects the sterilisation work environment

Importance of accurate documentation

Methods of wrapping

WHS policies, guidelines and symbols and there relevance to working in the sterilisation area

Organisation policies and procedures regarding packaging material techniques

Relationship between the wrapping/packaging material and the sterilisation method used

Relevant standards, including AS/NZS 4187, AS/NZS 4815 and all relevant infection prevention guidelines

Relevant state/territory guidelines for sterilising services

Sealing material and the impact of it on the sterilisation process

The importance of sterilisation technology as a contribution to client safety

The legal responsibilities providers of health care in relation to confidentiality, client rights, duty of care and implications of negligence

Use of recall and tracking systems

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Accurately complete all documentation

Address WHS, infection control and manual handling requirements

Apply fundamental knowledge of microbiology as it affects the sterilisation work environment

Apply knowledge of the importance of sterilisation technology as a contribution to client safety

Comply with AS/NZS 4187 and AS/NZS 4815 for sterilisation purposes

Demonstrate consistency of performance over a number of trials

Ensure integrity of packaging is maintained at all times

Follow procedures for instrumentation

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Demonstrate machine and equipment operation, ie illuminated magnifier, heat sealer

Follow organisation policies and procedures

Prepare, process and assemble trays and packs

Select and use appropriate attire

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills required to fulfil the position in a safe manner as specified by the health care facility

Use problem solving skills - the ability to use available resources and prioritise workload

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Assembly equipment may include:

Illuminated magnifier

Packaging workstations

Information technology, eg computers, scanners, label printers

Insulation tester

Items required during packaging may include:

Internal chemical indicators

Sterilisation tape

Tray liners

Tamper proof devices

Rigid sterilisation container filters

Identification labels

Instrument check lists

Instrument protective devices, eg pin mats, sharp's protectors

Quality management documentation eg repair slips, non-conformance reports

Biological indicators

Packaging material may include:

Textiles

Non-woven wraps - cellulose and non-cellulose

Flexible laminate packaging - rolls, pouches

Paper bags

Rigid sterilisation containers

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Wear appropriate attire 
Clean area prior to processing 
Wash hands according to infection control guidelines 
Manage and maintain stock levels, including manufacturers batch/lot number tracking, according to organisation policies and procedures 
Test heat sealers 
Identify items requiring specific priority 
Sort items according to type, size and density for appropriate packaging material and method, as per organisation policies and procedures 
Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required 
Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisation policies and procedures 
Re-assemble multi-part items for checking and disassemble or sufficiently loosen prior to packaging and sterilisation to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces 
Prepare and inspect items for functionality and life expectancy with consideration of the continued care and maintenance of general and specialised instruments including microsurgical, insulated, handpieces, power tools and endoscopic equipment, according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures 
Use illuminated magnifier appropriately 
Lubricate moving parts where necessary and according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures 
Identify loan items and implantable items and process according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures 
Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance 
Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols 
Assemble and package thermally disinfected items for transfer to appropriate location 
Select packaging materials and technique with reference to sterilisation mode, and according to AS/NZS 4187, and organisation policies and procedures 
Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures 
Assemble trays/rigid containers of instruments against check lists 
Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets 
Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments 
Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Select appropriate packaging material 
Package hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction 
Use chemical indicators according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures 
Pack, secure and label packages to comply with aseptic retrieval principles 
Close and secure rigid sterilisation containers with external tamper-proof clips, chemical indicators and labels, according to manufacturer's specifications 
Use appropriate manual handling when assembling and packing items 
Complete quality assurance documentation according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures 
Select and operate equipment correctly and safely 
Complete routine cleaning and performance monitoring and maintenance of heat sealing equipment according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures 
Use appropriate manual handling when operating equipment and ergonomic packing tables and anti-fatigue matting 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTSTE302D - Inspect and pack items
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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTSTE302D - Inspect and pack items

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