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Operate a sterilisation process using an autoclave

Operate a sterilisation process using an autoclave

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPPHM3018
State Code
OCW17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a sterilisation process using an autoclave.The unit applies to individuals who apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or other accreditation or certification requirements if relevant in other industries/settings, and operating principles to the terminal sterilisation of product and sterilisation of goods for aseptic processing using an autoclave. Individuals work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and initiate operation of equipment
  • 1.1 Check autoclave is operational and sterilisation load is available
  • 1.2 Prepare items for sterilisation load by stacking, wrapping, taping or sealing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • 1.3 Mark bags as required according to SOP
  • 1.4 Load autoclave and position temperature load probe according to load pattern requirements detailed in the SOP
  • 1.5 Run pre-start leak test cycle and select the correct sterilisation cycle according to SOP
  • 1.6 Initiate the autoclave cycle
2. Review autoclave printout at end of cycle
  • 2.1 Review autoclave cycle printout or electronic report and confirm correct cycle was run with no faults or alarms detected
  • 2.2 Complete documentation according to SOP
3. Remove items and follow shut down procedures
  • 3.1 Commence shutdown of autoclave by confirming autoclave cycle is complete and autoclave is safe to open according to SOP
  • 3.2 Remove items safely from autoclave and check contents
  • 3.3 Check data logging or relevant indicators have been activated according to SOP
  • 3.4 Confirm items are dry and sterilised3.5 Clean autoclave according to SOP
  • 3.6 Complete records according to SOP
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAN61 FBPPHM3016 Operate a sterilisation process using an autoclave Unit of competency