Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTINF006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting.
  • Identify standards and guidelines relevant to own role and work setting.
  • Identify infection risks and hazards associated with own role and work setting.
  • Identify roles and responsibilities of self and others in relation to infection prevention and control.
  • Identify control measures to minimise risk in accordance with relevant national standards and guidelines.
  • Communicate effectively with others in relation to risk management.
  • Record identified risks and risk management strategies within scope of own role.
       
Element: Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting.
  • Implement personal hygiene practices in the work setting.
  • Practice hand hygiene in accordance with national standards and guidelines.
  • Follow current national standards and guidelines for selection and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Follow procedures for environmental cleaning and management of waste.
  • Identify and respond to situations where transmission-based precautions or enhanced cleaning is required.
       
Element: Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role.
  • Identify, respond to and communicate potential or actual risk of, or breach in, infection control.
  • Assess the risk and take appropriate immediate action in accordance with industry and organisational guidelines.
  • Communicate any breach in infection control and risk management strategies in place to the supervisor, manager or responsible authority and seek advice on actions required following a breach in infection control.
  • Implement control measures to minimise contamination of people, materials and equipment.
  • Follow processes for management of spills and exposure to blood or body fluids.
  • Document incidents and responses and report according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all records, materials and equipment are stored in a designated clean area.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify standards and guidelines relevant to own role and work setting. 
Identify infection risks and hazards associated with own role and work setting. 
Identify roles and responsibilities of self and others in relation to infection prevention and control. 
Identify control measures to minimise risk in accordance with relevant national standards and guidelines. 
Communicate effectively with others in relation to risk management. 
Record identified risks and risk management strategies within scope of own role. 
Implement personal hygiene practices in the work setting. 
Practice hand hygiene in accordance with national standards and guidelines. 
Follow current national standards and guidelines for selection and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required. 
Follow procedures for environmental cleaning and management of waste. 
Identify and respond to situations where transmission-based precautions or enhanced cleaning is required. 
Identify, respond to and communicate potential or actual risk of, or breach in, infection control. 
Assess the risk and take appropriate immediate action in accordance with industry and organisational guidelines. 
Communicate any breach in infection control and risk management strategies in place to the supervisor, manager or responsible authority and seek advice on actions required following a breach in infection control. 
Implement control measures to minimise contamination of people, materials and equipment. 
Follow processes for management of spills and exposure to blood or body fluids. 
Document incidents and responses and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Ensure all records, materials and equipment are stored in a designated clean area. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

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