Unit of competency
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. |
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705