Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT43807)
Entry Criteria
Sterilisation personnel who have successfully completed Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT31102 or HLT31107) are eligible to apply for this course.
Level 1 computer skills to utilise Mayfield Online.
Training Program
15 Units - 10 Compulsory and 5 (preselected) elective units
Compulsory units
• Establish effective workplace relationships (BSBWOR401A)
• Communicate in complex or difficult situations (HLTAMBFC402C)
• Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry (HLTHIR402C)
• Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300B)
• Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devices (HLTSTE407B)
• Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devices (HLTSTE408B)
• Facilitate effective steam sterilisation (HLTSTE409B)
• Facilitate effective cleaning functions (HLTSTE410B)
• Provide work skill instruction (TAEDEL301A)
• Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace (TAEDEL402A)
Elective Units
• Promote innovation in a team environment (BSBINN301A)
• Implement continuous improvement (BSBMGT403A)
• Promote team effectiveness (BSBWOR402A)
• Use business technology (BSBWOR204A)
• Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures (HLTIN403C)
Delivery
• 12 days on site at Mayfield
• Structured learning in your own time
• Workplace experience in your workplace
• Distance education package
• Online learning
Dates
Commencing: 20 February 2012
20-23 February; 26 March; 23 April; 28 May; 25 June; 9, 30 July; 26 November, 10 December 2012
Classes 9.00am - 4.00pm
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Workbooks, written assignments and practical tasks.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Learning Pathway
Certificate IV in Health Supervision (HLT40407)
Dual Qualification
The Certificate IV in Health Supervision can be completed concurrently with the Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services by undertaking five (5) extra Competency Units. On successful completion both qualifications will be awarded. The cost for the dual qualification is $5,040 which represents excellent value for obtaining 2 qualifications.
Fee
Funded Fee: $1,269.45.
Full Fee: $3,999
Fee instalment plans may be negotiated with students depending on individual circumstances.
Applicants who are upskilling will be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the Funded Courses tab for eligiblity criteria.
This course can also be undertaken as a traineehsip. Please refer to the Mayfield Traineeship tab for further information about eligibility and funding options through Skills Victorian Training Guarantee.
For further information contact Mayfield Education Student Services.
Closing Date
Three weeks prior to course commencement
Late applications may be considered
Location
Hawthorn campus. A small number of sessions are scheduled off campus.
