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Skill set details

HLTSS00083 - Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes HLTSS00064 - Infection control Skill SetTitle changed to align with updated unit of competency. This skill set includes 1 unit which has been updated and is not equivalent to HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. 24/Nov/2022

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 25/Nov/2022

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Description

This skill set provides individuals working in a range of industry and work setting contexts with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply basic infection prevention and control principles including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.

Pathways Information

This skill set provides credit towards qualifications in a range of training packages.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.

Skill Set Requirements

Unit code 

Unit title 

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals in a range of work settings who are required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles and practices.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the HLT Health Training Package provides a set of skills and knowledge to apply basic infection prevention and control principles and practices in a range of industry contexts and work settings.