HLT32012 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice

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HLT32012 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice

Modification History

HLT07 Version 4	HLT07 Version 5	Comments
HLT32007 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice	HLT32007 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice	ISC upgrade HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes changed from OHS to WHS in the core units

Description

This qualification covers workers who maintain a mortuary service and assist in autopsies in a hospital or forensic mortuary. Some workers may also be involved in receiving and storing tissues as part of a Tissue Bank role.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Mortuary technician	Mortuary assistant
Pathology technician	Post mortem assistant
Mortuary attendant

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 10 core units 5 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives for culturally aware and respectful practice - at least one unit required Group B electives which are required for work in mortuary theatre practice Group C elective which is recommended for mortuary technicians with pathology museum duties Group D elective which is recommended for mortuary technicians who need to operate sterilisers Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing

Core units

HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTHIR301C	Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTMS208D	Handle waste in a health care environment

HLTMT303D	Maintain a mortuary service

HLTMT304D	Assist with autopsy

HLTMT306D	Maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment

HLTMT307B	Clean location to achieve low bacteria status

HLTMT310D	Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples

HLTWHS300A	Contribute to WHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group A electives - at least one unit required for culturally aware and respectful practice

At least one of the following units is required for this qualification. Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, both units are recommended.

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Group B electives - required for work in mortuary theatre practice

The following units or units with equivalent competency outcomes are required to work in mortuary theatre practice.

BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

HLTAMBPD401C	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Group C elective - recommended for mortuary technicians with pathology museum duties

The following unit is recommended for mortuary technicians who are required to undertake pathology museum duties.

HLTMT305D	Maintain and record tissue sample collection

Group D elective - recommended for mortuary technicians who operate sterilisers

The following unit is recommended for mortuary technicians who are required to operate sterilisers.

SIFMWK003A	Clean and sterilise mortuary items and equipment

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs. Relevant electives may also be identified in the Health, Laboratory Operations, Funeral Services, Business Services and/or Public Sector Training Packages.

HLTMT411C	Screen tissue donors

HLTMT412B	Receive, store and track evidence

HLTPAT302D	Assist with microbiology testing

HLTPAT303D	Transport specimens and blood products

MSL973004A	Perform aseptic techniques

MSL973007A	Perform microscopic examination

MSL974006A	Perform biological procedures

(Note pre-requs: MSL973004A and MSL973007A)

MSL974011A	Prepare tissue and cell cultures