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Maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment
Maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMT306D
HLTMT306D
State Code
WD197
WD197
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/07/2012
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
30/07/2012
Nominal Hours
25
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a mortuary worker to register, maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Register and maintain equipment
- 1.1 Register and label new equipment where appropriate, in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
- 1.2 Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisation policy and procedures
- 1.3 Promptly report faults in equipment to relevant personnel
- 1.4 Promptly arrange servicing of equipment in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
- 1.5 Ensure required maintenance records are legible and accurate
2. Clean and store autopsy equipment
- 2.1 Use appropriate personal protective wear during cleaning of equipment
- 2.2 Clean, disinfect or sterilise equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines and manufacturers' specifications and organisation policy and procedures
- 2.3 Maintain cleanliness of sterilisation and cleaning equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisation policy and procedures
- 2.4 Store cleaned equipment ready for use in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisation policy and procedures
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Equipment may include:
Autopsy saw
Skull key (T piece)
Hammer
Chisels and probes
Forceps
Scissors
Rib shears and knives
Scalpels, blades and handles
Needles
Needle holders
Scales
Clamps
Rulers
Band-saw
Drain strainer
Exhaust cabinets
Steriliser
Radiography equipment
Cotton wool
Cups
Measuring jugs
Camera
Body lifting equipment
Body weighing scales
Body trolleys
Refrigerators
Permanent markers
Syringes
Specimen containers
Blood sampling tubes
Biohazard waste containers
Plastic bags
Magnifying glass
Registering and labelling may include:
Manual recording
Electronic recording
Organisation policy and procedure may relate to:
Equipment maintenance and servicing
Asset registration
Documentation and record keeping
Cleaning of autopsy equipment
Disinfection of equipment
Sterilisation of equipment
Steriliser operation
Work health and safety (WHS)
Waste management
Relevant personnel may refer to:
Supervisor
Pathologist
Government Medical Officer
Other Medical Practitioner
Personal protective equipment may include:
Face protection
Eye protection
Gown
Apron
Gloves
Protective footwear
Respirators
Infection Control policy and procedures may include:
Personal hygiene
Cleaning procedures
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilising of equipment
Operation and use of sterilising equipment
Cleaning of surfaces and equipment
Use of cleaning chemicals
Use of personal protective equipment
Standard and additional precautions
Disposal of clinical and other wastes
Storage may include:
Locked facility
Refrigeration Freezer
Drawers
Cabinets and cupboards
Equipment may include:
Autopsy saw
Skull key (T piece)
Hammer
Chisels and probes
Forceps
Scissors
Rib shears and knives
Scalpels, blades and handles
Needles
Needle holders
Scales
Clamps
Rulers
Band-saw
Drain strainer
Exhaust cabinets
Steriliser
Radiography equipment
Cotton wool
Cups
Measuring jugs
Camera
Body lifting equipment
Body weighing scales
Body trolleys
Refrigerators
Permanent markers
Syringes
Specimen containers
Blood sampling tubes
Biohazard waste containers
Plastic bags
Magnifying glass
Registering and labelling may include:
Manual recording
Electronic recording
Organisation policy and procedure may relate to:
Equipment maintenance and servicing
Asset registration
Documentation and record keeping
Cleaning of autopsy equipment
Disinfection of equipment
Sterilisation of equipment
Steriliser operation
Work health and safety (WHS)
Waste management
Relevant personnel may refer to:
Supervisor
Pathologist
Government Medical Officer
Other Medical Practitioner
Personal protective equipment may include:
Face protection
Eye protection
Gown
Apron
Gloves
Protective footwear
Respirators
Infection Control policy and procedures may include:
Personal hygiene
Cleaning procedures
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilising of equipment
Operation and use of sterilising equipment
Cleaning of surfaces and equipment
Use of cleaning chemicals
Use of personal protective equipment
Standard and additional precautions
Disposal of clinical and other wastes
Storage may include:
Locked facility
Refrigeration Freezer
Drawers
Cabinets and cupboards
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Observation of work activities
Written tasks
Relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Interviews/questioning
Feedback from medical officer
Resource implications:
Access to an autopsy room where assessment can take place
Autopsy equipment
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Relevant legislative requirements
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other mortuary technician units of competency is encouraged
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Observation of work activities
Written tasks
Relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Interviews/questioning
Feedback from medical officer
Resource implications:
Access to an autopsy room where assessment can take place
Autopsy equipment
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Relevant legislative requirements
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other mortuary technician units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8337 | HLTMT306C | Maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J060 | HLT32012 | Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice | Qualification |