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Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment

Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSTE007
State Code
AUZ67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement monitoring and maintenance requirements for cleaning and sterilisation-related equipment. This unit applies to those working in a senior or team leader role in sterilisation services and/or reprocessing areas. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for monitoring and maintenance
  • 1.1 Contribute to determination of scope and nature of monitoring and maintenance requirements
  • 1.2 Address needs for preventative maintenance as part of the planning process
  • 1.3 Prepare work schedules according to operational requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines
2. Monitor and maintain equipment performance
  • 2.1 Complete planned and random checks of equipment performance
  • 2.2 Evaluate numerical and technical data to validate equipment performance and identify issues
  • 2.3 Troubleshoot discrepancies in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
  • 2.4 Report issues beyond scope of responsibility without delay and according to organisation procedures
  • 2.5 Liaise with maintenance personnel as required
  • 2.6 Assist with implementation of contingency plans and review of critical incidents according to job role
3. Maintain records and reports
  • 3.1 Ensure that monitoring, maintenance and repair records are complete, correct and within the work area
  • 3.2 Evaluate and act upon non-compliant records and reports
  • 3.3 Assist with management of recall processes
  • 3.4 Maintain and upgrade equipment information according to current requirements
4. Review performance
  • 4.1 Evaluate equipment performance and determine the need for changes to related work processes
  • 4.2 Seek feedback from colleagues and end users
  • 4.3 Assess the need for new equipment based on monitoring and provide input to purchase and commissioning
  • 4.4 Provide input to management processes based on reviews undertaken
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWN1 HLT47015 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services Qualification