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HLTSTE007 - Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment (Release 1)

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Supersedes HLTSTE407C - Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devicesThis version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Merged HLTSTE407C//HLTSTE408C. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. 05/Aug/2015
Supersedes HLTSTE408C - Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devicesThis version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Merged HLTSTE407C//HLTSTE408C. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. 05/Aug/2015

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1 1 (this release) 06/Aug/2015

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 089901 Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 089901 Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution  02/Nov/2015 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Merged HLTSTE407C//HLTSTE408C. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

Application

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.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element

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

Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Merged HLTSTE407C//HLTSTE408C. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

  • assisted with the development, implementation and evaluation of monitoring and maintenance plans for at least 2 types of cleaning equipment including at least 1 type of steriliser

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

  • features, functions and tracking and monitoring systems of different reprocessing equipment:
  • ultrasonic washers
  • washer-disinfectors
  • automated lubrication devices
  • leak testers
  • dryers
  • insulation testers
  • steam sterilisers
  • heat sealers
  • low temperature sterilisers
  • administration and record keeping requirements:
  • testing and monitoring
  • validation requirements
  • maintenance and repair
  • recall systems
  • reporting as per AS/NZS 4187

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

  • use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
  • cleaning and sterilisation equipment
  • test data for analysis
  • documentation for completion
  • equipment manuals and maintenance and repair records
  • modelling of industry operating conditions, including presence of situations requiring problem solving

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705

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