HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
This unit is an accredited training resource consistent with the Nationally Recognised Training requirements for Vocational Education and Training (VET) and is ideal for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Australia. It consists of Learning Resource Material (instructional theory), an Assessment Workbook, and information about assessment mapping to the Performance Criteria, Knowledge Evidence, and Performance Evidence requirements of this accredited unit.
Our HLTINF006 training product is available for purchase as a hardcopy (printed) book in both Learner Guide and Trainer/Assessor Guide variants. This unit is available for enrolment and online training/assessment via Catapult LMS (Learning Management System). NOTE: If you are a training provider, please do your own validation, in accordance with your Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS).
$17.00 inc GST
Unit information about the HLTINF006 training material in this resource
HLTINF006 information from training.gov.au.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
This unit applies to individuals working in a range of industry and work setting contexts.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Assessment conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in the work setting with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the work setting or may occur only rarely.
Assessment must ensure use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
- national standards and guidelines for infection prevention and control and hand hygiene
- relevant Commonwealth state or territory legislation and industry frameworks
- hand hygiene facilities and equipment
- personal protective equipment
- waste and waste disposal equipment
- areas, equipment and supplies for cleaning
- organisational policies and procedures.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.