Assessment Requirements for HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection

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. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Removed prerequisite.

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:

developed compliant infection prevention and control systems and procedures for at least 1 work environment:

accessed and analysed compliance and workplace information

developed and documented systems and procedures for:

hazard identification and risk control

personal hygiene

use of personal protective equipment

handling and transport of potentially infectious material

limitation of contamination

cleaning and maintenance

communicated responsibilities to relevant people

monitored infection prevention and control systems and procedures for at least 1 work environment and responded to problems

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:

key features of infection prevention and control regulation and guidelines and compliance requirements:

Australian standards

government guidelines

manufacturer documentation

principles and processes of planning

systems and procedures needed to meet compliance and quality requirements for infection prevention and control:

work processes and precautions

hazard identification and risk control

monitoring and evaluation

reporting processes and hierarchies

training requirements

links between infection prevention and control systems and other management systems:

work health and safety

work organisation

human resource management

for the specific work environment:

ways the infections are spread

types of hazards and risks

control methods

sustainability considerations for development of infection prevention and control systems and procedures

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

facilities and equipment used in the candidate’s place or intended place of work

current infection prevention and control regulations and standards

modelling of industry operating conditions, including presence of real or simulated risks and hazards to which the candidate responds

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