Skill set Outline
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14/09/2026 5:26 AM AWST
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Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set
Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00083
HLTSS00083
State Code
AF001
AF001
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/11/2022
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
23/05/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
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.
Pathway 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.
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.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE112 | HLTSS00064 | Infection control Skill Set | Skill set |