Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

checking for infectious and transmittable disease
using personal protective equipment
sterilising apparatus and instruments
providing sterile storage areas for instruments
using disinfectants
safe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garments
safe ventilation
avoiding invasive procedures on bodies
immunisation
periodic X-rays
seeking medical advice
recording injury and incidence
reporting injury and incidence
providing first aid kit
performing first aid as necessary
labelling clothing.

verbal, such as questioning and active listening
written, such as:
pamphlets
memos
signage
visual, such as:
videos
posters
electronic, such as websites
alternative strategies, such as:
use of interpreters
large print materials
materials in languages other than English.

manufacturer guidelines
books, magazines, newspapers and other references
internet
relevant industry associations
past and present staff members
local experts
own knowledge, memory and experiences
videos and television.

maintenance of cleanliness of work clothes
hand washing
use of personal protective equipment
participation in workplace health programs.

OHS
federal, state or territory and local government guidelines or ordinances
Coroner's Act
Human Tissue Act
federal transportation regulations
Airlines Act
Public Health Act
Environment Protection Act
Dangerous Goods Act
cemetery Acts and by-laws
Crematorium Acts
Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

OHS
standard operating procedures
use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment
incident reporting and recording.

body parts
human tissue
human blood and body fluid
materials and equipment containing human blood and body fluid
contaminated garments
soiled dressings, sharps, swabs, catheters and bandages.

manager
supervisor
colleagues.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to source, compile and present current infection and contamination control information to staff
the ongoing implementation and monitoring of safe work practices for infection and contamination control
implementing and monitoring infection and contamination control practices over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to and evaluate different situations.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in facility where funeral services industry infection and contamination control procedures are carried out, such as a funeral home, cemetery or crematorium
interaction with a team whose infection and contamination control performance is candidate's responsibility.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate identifying unsafe infection and contamination control work practices and developing action plans to address non-compliance issues
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of infection and contamination control workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
review of workplace infection and contamination control information prepared for staff
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFOHS006A Implement and monitor OHS procedures.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.