HLT47015 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
Learn to manage a sterilisation department
Are you a manager or supervisor looking to elevate your expertise in the sterilisation services field? This dynamic course is tailored specifically for professionals passionate about maintaining the highest standards in sterilisation service practices.
Prospective students must currently (and have been) working in a sterilising department for a minimum of two years.
Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2025
How Online and On Campus
Step into a healthcare supervisory role.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services you will be better equipped to manage a sterilisation department. This course covers varied activities performed in a sterilising service or department and is for managers and supervisors working in a sterilising department.
Enhance your leadership skills, deepen your understanding of sterilisation processes, and connect with fellow industry leaders. This course is for those who have a minimum of two years of experience in a sterilisation department, ensuring that you’ll be learning alongside peers who share your commitment to excellence.
- implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
- inspect and pack reusable medical devices
- sterilise loads
- manage sterile stock
- care for reusable medical devices
- monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- ability to work well with others and good communication skills
- good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- caring, respectful attitude towards others
- ability to work as part of a team
- ability to follow instructions and follow work health and safety procedures
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.25 |
| HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures | $211.25 | $63.05 | $72.25 |
| HLTSTE001 Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $67.25 |
| HLTSTE002 Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $78.50 |
| HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads | $97.50 | $29.10 | $123.50 |
| HLTSTE004 Manage sterile stock | $97.50 | $29.10 | $123.50 |
| HLTSTE005 Care for reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $61.75 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $130.00 | $38.80 | $58.25 |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely | $130.00 | $38.80 | $56.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$81.25 | $24.25 | $67.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,137.50 | $718.50 | $1,856.00 |
| Concession | $339.50 | $718.50 | $1,058.00 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTSTE007 Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment | $195.00 | $58.20 | $180.00 |
| HLTSTE008 Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes | $227.50 | $67.90 | $180.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$146.25 | $43.65 | $29.25 |
|
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$130.00 | $38.80 | $34.25 |
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$113.75 | $33.95 | $29.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $812.50 | $452.75 | $1,265.25 |
| Concession | $242.50 | $452.75 | $695.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.