HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Release: 4

HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 4	Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Suppport release 3. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency.
Release 3	Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Suppport release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency.
Release 2	Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Equivalent outcome.
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. Change to packaging rules.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of senior operating theatre workers who provide assistance to operating theatre personnel.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 15

10 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTINF007	Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
HLTTHE001	Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
HLTTHE002	Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
HLTTHE003	Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMGT403	Implement continuous improvement

Elective units
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT003	Lead the work team
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTHSS007	Handle medical gases safely
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely
BSBINM401	Implement workplace information system
BSBINN301	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBLDR402	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
BSBMGT402	Implement operational plan
BSBMGT406	Plan and monitor continuous improvement
TAEASS402B	Assess competence
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

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