Kick start your career in the health sector with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a sterilisation assistant.
HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
Subsidised | $645 |
Concession | $645 |
Full fee | $3,990 - $4,830 |
JobTrainer | $0 |
Begin your career in health services with this entry-level qualification. This course will qualify you to work in the growing health sector as a sterilisation assistant.
This course will give you the skills to chemically disinfect equipment, comply with infection prevention and control policies, manage sterile stock, and inspect and pack reusable medical equipment. Our highly experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support and one-on-on guidance you need to successfully transition into the health sector.
Successful completion of this course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work in central sterilisation services.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
Enter the vocational training sector and learn from industry experts. At TAFE Queensland, we have been delivering vocational and education to Queensland's communities for more than 130 years, and were winners of the 2016 Queensland Training Award - Large Training Provider of the Year.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesUnit code: CHCCOM005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers. |
Communicate and work in health or community services | |
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit code: CHCDIV001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. |
Work with diverse people | |
HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresUnit code: HLTINF001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | |
HLTSTE001Clean and disinfect reusable medical devicesUnit code: HLTSTE001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow procedures for the sorting, inspection, cleaning and thermal disinfection of soiled reusable medical devices, including the effective use of equipment and completion of quality checks and documentation. |
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | |
HLTSTE002Inspect and pack reusable medical devicesUnit code: HLTSTE002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, assemble and package cleaned reusable medical devices according to manufacturer's instructions. |
Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | |
HLTSTE003Sterilise loadsUnit code: HLTSTE003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow correct procedures to select and operate sterilisation equipment, interpret steriliser function and parameters in the provision of sterilised reusable medical devices, appropriately load items for sterilisation, and to release sterilised items for distribution. This competency unit does not deal with ethylene oxide sterilisation. |
Sterilise loads | |
HLTSTE004Manage sterile stockUnit code: HLTSTE004 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply procedures for handling, storing and maintaining sterile stock. |
Manage sterile stock | |
HLTSTE005Care for reusable medical devicesUnit code: HLTSTE005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow procedures for preparing, handling and inspecting of reusable medical devices during the reprocessing process. |
Care for reusable medical devices | |
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyUnit code: HLTWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. |
Participate in workplace health and safety | |
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safelyUnit code: HLTWHS005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner. |
Conduct manual tasks safely |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBFLM312Contribute to team effectivenessUnit code: BSBFLM312 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the effectiveness of the work team. It involves planning with the team to meet expected outcomes, developing team cohesion, participating in and facilitating the work team, and communicating with the management of the organisation. |
Contribute to team effectiveness | |
BSBINM301Organise workplace informationUnit code: BSBINM301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation's work processes and knowledge management systems. |
Organise workplace information | |
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concernUnit code: CHCCCS020 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to behaviours of concern of people. Skills are associated with handling difficult incidents rather than managing ongoing behaviour difficulties. |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | |
HLTSTE006Chemically disinfect reusable medical devicesUnit code: HLTSTE006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow procedures to determine disinfection requirements, safely undertake the chemical disinfection process, and complete quality checks and documentation for reusable medical devices. |
Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Online | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
South Bank | 19 April 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Online | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Online | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Non-Existing Worker: Self-paced | Online | Full fee: $4,830 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
South Bank | 05 October 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Online | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
START DATES
![]() When your course is scheduled to begin |
Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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25 January 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
19 April 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
12 July 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
12 July 2021 | 1 year | Non-Existing Worker: Self-paced | Full fee: $4,830 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
05 October 2021 | 1 year | Existing Worker: Self-paced | Full fee: $3,990 Subsidised: $645 Concession: $645 JobTrainer: $0 |
You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Depending on the placement hospital, non-industry applicants may be required to undergo a Criminal History Check prior to vocational placement. Applicants who are not currently employed in a sterilising department (hospital or office-based) are required to complete a 120 hour (3 consecutive weeks) vocational placement in a hospital sterilisation facility. Vocational placement is conducted Monday – Friday between 6:00 and 23:00 hours. The hospital will give you a shift roster at the time of placement. Vocational placement occurs around month 7 or 8 depending on your progress.
TAFE Queensland will negotiate with hospitals in your local area (where possible) to find a placement position for you. Please note, due to the high number of students completing placements, you are required to be flexible and may have to travel outside your immediate area to attend placement. It is also understood that students may have preferences for specific hospitals and/or periods of times, however there is no guarantee this is possible and is determined by industry availability.
Non-industry applicants are required to meet the following specific vaccination criteria prior to being accepted for placement.
Tuberculosis: The Mantoux Test is required by some hospitals if you have lived anywhere other than Australia for more than 3 months. You will be advised if this is required prior to the commencement of your placement.
Note: some hospitals also request immunisation for the annual influenza vaccine.
Prior to the commencement of vocational placement, applicants will need to provide evidence of immunity to the above vaccine-preventable diseases by producing results of a blood test or a statement from a GP.
Applicants who have been previously immunised will need to provide evidence of having sero-converted by producing results of a blood test. This is a high risk industry; those who are unable to sero-convert for Hepatitis B should seek advice from a medical practitioner prior to enrolling. Cover for HepatitisB is mandatory for all Queensland Health staff and students.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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