Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)HLT37015 – Certificate III in Sterilisation Services supports the professional development of sterilisation technicians of health care facilities. The course covers cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices, using chemicals, sterilising loads, and managing sterilised stock. It provides graduates with a nationally recognised qualification. The training combines online theoretical study, on-campus simulation lab sessions, and practical experience in the industry.
Delivery mode
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 597-599 Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights
- Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne
- Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent.
- A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
- Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
- Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements
- Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. Before students are allowed to contact with minors, students need to obtain a WWCC check.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Sterilisation Services will prepare you for the following role.
Sterilisation Technician
A Sterilisation Technician sterilises equipment for a hospital or other health facility. You might work for a sterilisation service or in the steri...
About Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
We are the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), a healthcare training provider born out of the desire to create jobs and improve people’s lives. Since 2007 we’ve been dedicated to giving the best learning experience to over 17,500 students for a satisfying career in nursing, health, and community services.
We’re eager to share our deep and relevant expertise of the industry with students like you so that you can gain from our knowledge and apply it directly to your growth. We’re particularly proud of the laboratories and facilities we have in our campuses across Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. They’re equipped with modern technologies to simulate real scenarios.
Our passion for caring stems from healthcare, but it translates to how we approach student welfare, administrative, and educational support. You will also find that IHNA goes the extra mile to ensure that your experience is positive from start to finish. Our support extends to providing research opportunities for you to push the boundaries of the healthcare industry. We have further study available as postgraduate courses through our partner organisations.
Ultimately, we’re healthcare experts and trainers dedicated to career-focused learning and real-life outcomes so that more people can live better lives working in healthcare.
