Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise staff on infection and contamination control practices, oversee the implementation of these practices, identify non-compliance as it occurs and identify and implement solutions for non-compliance. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to funeral home and cemetery or crematorium staff with responsibility for coordinating or supervising staff whose work requires the application of infection and contamination control practices. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Provide information about infection and contamination control practices. |
1.1 |
Ensure information on workplace infection and contamination control practices is available to all staff in an accessible location and format. |
1.2 |
Apply appropriate communication strategies to advise staff members of relevant information. |
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1.3 |
Maintain currency of information using relevant sources . |
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2 |
Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices. |
2.1 |
Implement and monitor personal hygiene and infection and contamination control practices according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures . |
2.2 |
Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and surfaces according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.3 |
Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices for handling deceased persons according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.4 |
Implement and monitor practices for removal of infectious or contaminated materials and waste according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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3 |
Address non-compliance with infection and contamination control practices. |
3.1 |
Investigate instances of non-compliance with infection and contamination control in consultation with relevant personnel . |
3.2 |
Develop and implement action plan to address non-compliance issues in consultation with relevant personnel. |
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3.3 |
Review implementation of action plan and undertake further consultation to address ongoing issues of non-compliance. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills
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Required knowledge
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Infection and contamination control practices may include: |
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Communication strategies may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Personal hygiene may include: |
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Relevant legislation and regulations may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Infectious or contaminated materials and waste may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Funeral Services |
Competency field
Competency field |
Occupational Health and Safety |