Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement monitoring and maintenance requirements for cleaning and sterilisation-related equipment.
This unit applies to those working in a senior or team leader role in sterilisation services and/or reprocessing areas.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element |
1. Plan for monitoring and maintenance | 1.1 Contribute to determination of scope and nature of monitoring and maintenance requirements 1.2 Address needs for preventative maintenance as part of the planning process 1.3 Prepare work schedules according to operational requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines |
2. Monitor and maintain equipment performance | 2.1 Complete planned and random checks of equipment performance 2.2 Evaluate numerical and technical data to validate equipment performance and identify issues 2.3 Troubleshoot discrepancies in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines 2.4 Report issues beyond scope of responsibility without delay and according to organisation procedures 2.5 Liaise with maintenance personnel as required 2.6 Assist with implementation of contingency plans and review of critical incidents according to job role |
3. Maintain records and reports | 3.1 Ensure that monitoring, maintenance and repair records are complete, correct and within the work area 3.2 Evaluate and act upon non-compliant records and reports 3.3 Assist with management of recall processes 3.4 Maintain and upgrade equipment information according to current requirements |
4. Review performance | 4.1 Evaluate equipment performance and determine the need for changes to related work processes 4.2 Seek feedback from colleagues and end users 4.3 Assess the need for new equipment based on monitoring and provide input to purchase and commissioning 4.4 Provide input to management processes based on reviews undertaken |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
assisted with the development, implementation and evaluation of monitoring and maintenance plans for at least 2 types of cleaning equipment including at least 1 type of steriliser
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
features, functions and tracking and monitoring systems of different reprocessing equipment:
ultrasonic washers
washer-disinfectors
automated lubrication devices
leak testers
dryers
insulation testers
steam sterilisers
heat sealers
low temperature sterilisers
administration and record keeping requirements:
testing and monitoring
validation requirements
maintenance and repair
recall systems
reporting as per AS/NZS 4187
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
cleaning and sterilisation equipment
test data for analysis
documentation for completion
equipment manuals and maintenance and repair records
modelling of industry operating conditions, including presence of situations requiring problem solving
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |