Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice
Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice
HLT32007
D045
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who maintain a mortuary service and assist in autopsies in a hospital or forensic mortuary. Some workers may also be involved in receiving and storing tissues as part of a Tissue Bank role.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Mortuary technician
Mortuary assistant
Pathology technician
Post mortem assistant
Mortuary attendant
Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:- 10 core units
- 5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives for culturally aware and respectful practice - at least one unit required
- Group B electives which are required for work in mortuary theatre practice
- Group C elective which is recommended for mortuary technicians with pathology museum duties
- Group D elective which is recommended for mortuary technicians who need to operate sterilisers
- Other relevant electives listed below
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS o
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8335 | HLTMT304C | Assist with autopsy | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D8338 | HLTMT307A | Clean location to achieve low bacteria status | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D8339 | HLTMT310C | Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D8280 | HLTHIR301B | Communicate and work effectively in health | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8306 | HLTIN301C | Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8381 | HLTOHS300B | Contribute to OHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8333 | HLTMS208C | Handle waste in a health care environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8334 | HLTMT303C | Maintain a mortuary service | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D8337 | HLTMT306C | Maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D5761 | HLTAP301B | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Two (2) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0712 | BSBFLM303C | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5745 | HLTAMBPD401C | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Unit
One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8336 | HLTMT305C | Maintain and record tissue sample collection | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Unit
One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7080 | SIFMWK003A | Clean and sterilise mortuary items and equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXI8 | HLT32002 | Certificate III in Mortuary Practice | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J060 | HLT32012 | Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education & Training on 22 October 2007.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
