Skill set Outline

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Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00066
State Code
AE115
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Individual Support
National Code
CHC33021
State Code
BIC0
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
A set of skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks in organisations that include food handling in their operations.
Units
HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
12/05/2020
Current Release Date
12/05/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
03/06/2020
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
30
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/05/2020 Current Approved
Pathway Information
Achievement of this unit of competency provides credit towards qualifications in a range of training packages where infection control skills are required.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Achievement of this unit of competency provides credit towards qualifications in a range of training packages where infection control skills are required.
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals working in various capacities in workplaces that handle food who require the skills and knowledge to decrease the risk of and transmission of infection whilst carrying out their daily duties.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This unit of competency from the HLT Health Training Package provides a set of skills for implementing infection control policies and procedures in a food handling workplace.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBP25 HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
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