Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice

Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice

Qualification
National Code:
HLT32012
State Code:
J060
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0199 - Other Natural And Physical Sciences
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
30/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
407
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 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
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- ten (10) core units
- five (5) elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives for culturally aware and respectful practice - at least one (1) 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
- 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 two (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 TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD195 HLTMT304D Assist with autopsy 25 Unit of competency
WD198 HLTMT307B Clean location to achieve low bacteria status 25 Unit of competency
WD199 HLTMT310D Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples 25 Unit of competency
WD165 HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
WD193 HLTMS208D Handle waste in a health care environment 30 Unit of competency
WD194 HLTMT303D Maintain a mortuary service 25 Unit of competency
WD197 HLTMT306D 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 Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice

At least one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules 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
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B Mortuary Theatre Practice Work

The following two (2) units to be completed for work in mortuary theatre practice.
Please refer to the packaging rules 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 Mortuary Technicians Work - Pathology Museum

The following unit to be completed for work in mortuary technicians with pathology museum duties.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD196 HLTMT305D Maintain and record tissue sample collection 20 Unit of competency
5. Group D Mortuary Technicians Work - Operate Sterilisers

The following unit to be completed for work in mortuary technicians who operate sterilisers.
Please refer to the packaging rules 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
6. Other Relevant Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD238 HLTPAT302D Assist with microbiology testing 40 Unit of competency
WA708 MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
WA722 MSL974006A Perform biological procedures 120 Unit of competency
WA711 MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
WA727 MSL974011A Prepare tissue and cell cultures 40 Unit of competency
D8344 HLTMT412B Receive, store and track evidence 30 Unit of competency
WD203 HLTMT411C Screen tissue donors 100 Unit of competency
WD239 HLTPAT303D Transport specimens and blood products 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D045 HLT32007 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information