Course description
If you are currently working in a sterilisation unit, this course will help you upgrade your qualifications and prepare you for a team leader or senior technician role.
You will learn about equipment maintenance, quality requirements and the monitoring of technical sterilisation functions.
Students must be currently working in the industry, as course assignments and research are based on their workplace. They will also be assessed in the workplace, performing the skills and knowledge they will acquire.
Information sessions
5:00pm
Auditorium (H1.03)
Geelong City
Work placement/industry experience
Placement is required in this course. Placement is not paid work and students will not receive payment for undertaking practical placement. You will be required to obtain both a current police check and approved Working with Children’s Check. *Please note that you may be required to travel outside of your usual training location to attend placement. This may include other regional areas or suburbs of Melbourne. As per worker vaccination requirements , all applicants for this course must be triple vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 prior to undertaking placement which is a requirement for completion of this course. Students are required to provide evidence of full vaccination status, including booster dose, as part of their placement documentation which is provided to placement facilities. Students that cannot provide valid evidence will not be able to complete placement and therefore unable to complete this course.
Possible career outcomes
- Senior sterilisation worker
- Team leader
- Senior sterilisation technician
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Thursdays 9am to 4pm | Apply |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4 and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
- Applicants must be working in the sterilisation industry.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Care for reusable medical devices | HLTSTE005 | 35 |
| Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | HLTSTE001 | 35 |
| Conduct manual tasks safely | HLTWHS005 | 30 |
| Conduct manual tasks safely | HLTWHS005 | 0 |
| Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures | HLTINF007 | 70 |
| Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | HLTSTE002 | 35 |
| Maintain work health and safety | HLTWHS003 | 40 |
| Manage sterile stock | HLTSTE004 | 40 |
| Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment | HLTSTE007 | 80 |
| Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes | HLTSTE008 | 80 |
| Sterilise loads | HLTSTE003 | 40 |
| Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001 | 40 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices | HLTSTE006 | 40 |
| Develop work priorities | BSBWOR404 | 40 |
| Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | BSBMED301 | 60 |
| Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | BSBMED301 | 0 |
| Show leadership in the workplace | BSBMGT401 | 50 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Hands-on work
- Workplace tasks
- Written assignments
- Industry placement
- Team projects
- Workplace observation
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.58 | per hour | 715 | AUD $415.00 | AUD $7,298.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $2.88 | per hour | 715 | AUD $2,059.00 | AUD $7,298.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $13.38 | per hour | 715 | AUD $9,567.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $300.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $107.25 | Charged at enrolment | |||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.