Health Industry Training
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
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Sterilisation Technicians clean, sterilise and package surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods and linen, in a sterilisation service facility. The tasks of a Sterilisation Technician includes:
- Identifying equipment to be sterilised
- Cleaning and sterilising surgical instructions and other hospital equipment
- Operating a variety of sterilisation machines
- Complying with infection control policies and procedures
- Preparing and packing medical items
The number of people working as Sterilisation Technicians (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years from 4,100 in 2016 to over 6,000 in 2020.
It is anticipated that the Sterilisation Technicians workforce will continue to see a very strongly growth, particular with the changing environment and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery mode
Health Industry Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Certificate IV 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...
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