Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 11:55 PM AWST

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Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology

Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology

Qualification
National Code:
HLT57915
State Code:
AWM7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0601 - Medical Studies
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1330
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of Anaesthetic Technicians who work in consultation with, and under the direction of, anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID001 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID009 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- fifteen (15) core units
- two (2) elective units, consisting of:
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the job outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB17 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 50 Unit of competency
AVA80 HLTANA003 Assist with airway management 150 Unit of competency
AVA79 HLTANA006 Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia 150 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
AVA78 HLTANA005 Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumables 150 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVA82 HLTANA002 Monitor clients during anaesthesia 150 Unit of competency
AVA77 HLTANA007 Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment 72 Unit of competency
AVA83 HLTANA001 Prepare clients for anaesthesia 150 Unit of competency
WG730 HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVA81 HLTANA004 Respond to anaesthesia related emergencies 150 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUI60 BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system 40 Unit of competency
AUM06 BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AUI85 BSBMGT406 Plan and monitor continuous improvement 40 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J103 HLT50612 Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ4 HLT57921 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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