Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTSTE303D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Sterilise loads
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | HLTSTE303D - Sterilise loads |
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Description | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow correct procedures to choose and operate sterilisation equipment, interpret steriliser function and parameters in the provision of sterilised medical equipment, appropriately load items for sterilisation and release of sterilised items for distributionThe range of functions is prescribed around known standards, guidelines, policies and procedures | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit could take place in a range of health settings, including hospitals and specialist sterilisation facilitiesThe application of knowledge and skills takes place around standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and under the supervision of a qualified personThe application of knowledge and skills relates to steam sterilisers, low temperature sterilisers and dry heat sterilisersThe use of bench top sterilisers is covered by:HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health settingsThis competency unit does not deal with ethylene oxide sterilisation | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Pre-requisite unitThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare sterilisation equipment |
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Element: Load steriliser |
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Element: Operate steriliser |
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Element: Unload and release sterilised loads |
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Element: Follow WHS procedures |
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Element: Comply with quality management requirements |
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