OverviewAbout this course
Learn how to sterilise, pack and wrap medical equipment and work in decontaminated areas. Contribute to the safety functions of hospitals as you work closely with operating theatres and keep up with emerging medical robotic technologies.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Clean and disinfect re-usable medical devices and equipment
Care for surgical instruments
Work with infection control policies and procedures
Work with sterile stock and equipment
Develop effective working habits and relationships
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Skills to sterilise technical equipment
Experience in packing and wrapping medical devices
The ability to clean robotic equipment
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A National Police Check
Vaccination and health screenings
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Good communication and teamwork skills
The ability to follow policies and procedures
An interest in the health and medical industry
The ability to perform labour intensive work
A level of comfort to work with blood
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: sterilisation assistant, sterilisation technician and instrument technician.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Sterilisation Services does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Sterilisation Services does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Sterilisation Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 Units of competency, including 10 core and 4 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Conduct manual tasks safelyHLTWHS005
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devicesHLTSTE001
Sterilise loadsHLTSTE003
Care for reusable medical devicesHLTSTE005
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