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.
Training Program
15 Units - 10 Compulsory and 5 (preselected) elective units
Compulsory units
• Establish effective workplace relationships (BSBWOR401A)
• Communicate in complex or difficult situations (HLTAMBFC402B)
• Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry (HLTHIR402B)
• Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300A)
• Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devices (HLTSTE407A)
• Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devices (HLTSTE408A)
• Facilitate effective steam sterilisation (HLTSTE409A)
• Facilitate effective cleaning functions (HLTSTE410A)
• Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills (TAADEL301C)
• Facilitate individual learning (TAADEL403B)
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 (HLTIN403B)
Delivery
• 14 days on site at Mayfield
• Structured learning in your own time
• Workplace experience in your workplace
• Distance education package
Dates
Commencing: 22 February 2010
22 – 25 February; 9, 22 March; 12, 27 April; 10, 31 May; 7, 28 June; 12, 26 July 2010
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
$3,990
Applicants may be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the funding table for eligiblity criteria or contact Mayfield Education Student Services for further information.
Closing Date
18 December 2009. Late applications may be considered.
Location
Hawthorn campus. A small number of sessions are scheduled off campus.
