HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
An essential support service for the health industry
Help protect patients from infection. During this course you will learn how to clean, inspect, package, sterilise and distribute instruments and equipment for surgical and clinical procedures.
Overview
Campus Mount Lawley
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
An essential support service for the health industry
Did you know that over one quarter of all people admitted to hospital have an operation? Many more have treatments that require sterile equipment to be used. You could assist in ensuring that patients are protected from infection during their care.
Being able to work with others and carry out your work safely is an important part of sterilisation work and is covered in this course.
On completion of your course you will be able to work in a private or public hospital, a clinic or an operating theatre sterile supply department.
- Infection control and prevention
- Clean, inspect, package, sterilise and distribute instruments and equipment for surgical and clinical procedures
- Knowledge of how the body works
- Medical terminology
I have the following attributes:
- A careful and methodical approach to work
- Good communication skills
- Able to follow instructions and adhere to workplace health and safety procedures
- Able to work as part of a team
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $162.50 | $48.50 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $97.50 | $29.10 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $162.50 | $48.50 | $35.00 |
| HLTSTE001 Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| HLTSTE002 Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.00 |
| HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads | $97.50 | $29.10 | $15.00 |
| HLTSTE004 Manage sterile stock | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.00 |
| HLTSTE005 Care for reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.00 |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely | $130.00 | $38.80 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$130.00 | $38.80 | $5.00 |
|
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$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
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$65.00 | $19.40 | $10.00 |
|
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$81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $162.50 | $48.50 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $97.50 | $29.10 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $162.50 | $48.50 | $35.00 |
| HLTSTE001 Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| HLTSTE002 Inspect and pack reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.00 |
| HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads | $97.50 | $29.10 | $15.00 |
| HLTSTE004 Manage sterile stock | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.00 |
| HLTSTE005 Care for reusable medical devices | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.00 |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely | $130.00 | $38.80 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $5.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the SELECT YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS AND APPLY section above.