Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
HLT37015
AWK3
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 individuals working in instrument sterilising roles in a sterilising service or reprocessing area.
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 = Fourteen (14)- Ten (10) 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.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ69 | HLTSTE005 | Care for reusable medical devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ73 | HLTSTE001 | Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ57 | HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ72 | HLTSTE002 | Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ70 | HLTSTE004 | Manage sterile stock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | 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 must be completed from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ68 | HLTSTE006 | Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF18 | BSBOPS301 | Maintain business resources | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCF03 | BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCG19 | BSBINS302 | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE05 | BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J055 | HLT31112 | Certificate III in Sterilisation Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
Traineeships and Apprenticeships