Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:59 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:59 PM AWST
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Show leadership in health technical work
Show leadership in health technical work
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHIR405B
HLTHIR405B
State Code
D8284
D8284
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
30/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit covers the skills required to provide leadership in technical aspects of work appropriate to the level of autonomy accorded to individuals and teams working in the health industry
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Model performance standards
- 1.1 Demonstrate compliance with relevant OH&S and organisation policies and procedures
- 1.2 Ensure work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with organisation requirements
- 1.3 Coordinate own work effectively with work undertaken by others
- 1.4 Ensure work meets identified requirements
- 1.5 Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance with established procedures
2. Model ethical work practices
- 2.1 Demonstrate compliance with processes to ensure confidentiality of client information is maintained
- 2.2 Follow up and rectify variations from agreed ethical practices
- 2.3 Model work practices that show respect for clients and others
- 2.4 Model ethical work practices which support a professional delivery of services
- 2.5 Encourage others to work in a way that reflects ethical work practices
3. Maintain professional skills and knowledge
- 3.1 Assess own skills and knowledge against identified work requirements to determine personal training needs
- 3.2 Respond to feedback on competence as a basis for identifying personal training needs in accordance with established procedures
- 3.3 Participate in professional development programs and associated development opportunities to enhance competence in line with organisation policies and procedures
4. Manage work priorities
- 4.1 Organise work priorities in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 4.2 Manage work effectively to achieve identified objectives
- 4.3 Use information technology to improve efficiency in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 4.4 Manage personal skills development in the workplace in line with organisation requirements
- 4.5 Monitor work standards and communicate work priorities and associated requirements to others
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Workplace context may be:
Private practice
Community or regional service
Specialised service or organisation
Client rights may include:
Access to appropriate and equitable care
Personal dignity
Privacy, confidentiality and consent
Personal safety and security
Knowledge of the identity and professional status of individuals providing services
Behaviour of relatives and friends
Provision of accurate information
Keeping appointments
Complying with instructions
Respect for the rights of other clients and staff
Skill and knowledge development may be related to, for example:
Technical knowledge and applications
Hazard control
Manual handling
First aid
Cultural awareness
Infection control
CPR
Emergency response
Quality improvement
Waste management
Customer service
Communication
Ethical work practice
Standards may include:
Industry standards
OH&S
Qualification standards
Relevant health regulations
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.
Workplace context may be:
Private practice
Community or regional service
Specialised service or organisation
Client rights may include:
Access to appropriate and equitable care
Personal dignity
Privacy, confidentiality and consent
Personal safety and security
Knowledge of the identity and professional status of individuals providing services
Behaviour of relatives and friends
Provision of accurate information
Keeping appointments
Complying with instructions
Respect for the rights of other clients and staff
Skill and knowledge development may be related to, for example:
Technical knowledge and applications
Hazard control
Manual handling
First aid
Cultural awareness
Infection control
CPR
Emergency response
Quality improvement
Waste management
Customer service
Communication
Ethical work practice
Standards may include:
Industry standards
OH&S
Qualification standards
Relevant health regulations
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the particular workplace
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
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the particular workplace
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9290 | HLTHIR405A | Show leadership in health technical work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J082 | HLT41812 | Certificate IV in Pathology | Qualification |