HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Course Details

The purpose of this unit is to provide skills and knowledge required for a worker to do the following:

• apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based
  precautions and responding to risk. 

This unit applies to individuals working in a range of industry and work setting contexts.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

1. Understand the role of infection
2. Follow standard and transmission-based precautions
3. Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role

Entry/eligibility requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, however to be eligible, you must:

• Reside in Western Australia;
• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills; and
• Provide proof of identity

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:

• Current National Police Clearance or NDIS Worker Screen Check

Students must be able to follow and recall instructions and information provided by the trainer in English in order to complete all the required course activities for assessment.

The unit of competency standards requires a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment.

Due to the potential risk to health and safety, any worker who does not have the physical ability to meet the competencies standards of assessment will not be issued a Statement of Attainment.

Duration, learning method and assessment

Duration: 8:30 - 4:30

• 1 day face-to-face trainer directed workshop
• In class written assessment

Units of competency

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Career & Study Pathways

This unit will provide credit towards a range of qualifications where these skills are required giving student options for further study in the aged, disability and community care training packages, such as:

• 52890WA Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability Specialisation)
• HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Fees and charges

The cost of this single unit of competency is $100.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You might already possess some of the skills or knowledge being assessed on this course. If so, you may not be required to complete one or more of the units of competency. You first need to apply to have your knowledge and skills assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This must be done when you enrol in the course.

To find out more about ALTI’s RPL process, please contact our Student Services Team.

Certification

ALTI ensures all AQF qualifications, statements of attainment, and transcripts of results are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

Book this course!

Please contact us on 1300 492 703 or via training@amanaliving.com.au and book your course today.

Duration: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Dates available for this course: