Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
HLT47015
AWN1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a team leader or senior technician in a sterilisation or reprocessing area. This worker is responsible for the maintenance of quality requirements and monitoring of technical sterilisation functions.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Fifteen (15)- Eleven (11) core units
- Four (4) elective units consisting of:
- up to four (4) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units of competency that contain mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ69 | HLTSTE005 | Care for reusable medical devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ73 | HLTSTE001 | Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ57 | HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEI64 | HLTINF007 | Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ72 | HLTSTE002 | Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ70 | HLTSTE004 | Manage sterile stock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ67 | HLTSTE007 | Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ66 | HLTSTE008 | Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ71 | HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEJ73 | TAEASS412 | Assess competence | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ68 | HLTSTE006 | Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF90 | BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE46 | BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF00 | BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEM32 | TAEDEL412 | Facilitate workplace-based learning | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J098 | HLT43812 | Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
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