Infection Control Skill Set (Retail)
The Infection Control Skill Set (Retail) course is designed for Victorian residents looking to learn a range of health and hygiene skills that can be applied in their retail work, preventing the spread of COVID-19.
This month-long online course in the prevention of infection transmission will cover everything from hygiene practises, use of protective equipment, effective surface cleaning, and contaminated waste disposal, to hazard identification, incident response and infection and transmission knowledge.
Graduates of this course will have a thorough and sought-after understanding of workplace procedures and best practises through the lens of a global pandemic, and will be uniquely prepared for roles in management.
Students will require access to a mobile device or tablet with video recording capabilities, as video submissions will make up a component of their assessments.
This month-long online course in the prevention of infection transmission will cover everything from hygiene practises, use of protective equipment, effective surface cleaning, and contaminated waste disposal, to hazard identification, incident response and infection and transmission knowledge.
Graduates of this course will have a thorough and sought-after understanding of workplace procedures and best practises through the lens of a global pandemic, and will be uniquely prepared for roles in management.
Students will require access to a mobile device or tablet with video recording capabilities, as video submissions will make up a component of their assessments.
Duration
1 month
Intakes
Online (July, August, September, October, November, December) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This course is offered fully online to Victorian residents currently working within a retail environment to support individuals who require infection control skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection whilst carrying out their daily duties. Participants will require access to a mobile device or tablet to record video and upload to the learning management system for the completion of simulated assessment requirements within the workplace.
Course structure
National skill set comprised of one core unit
Units of study
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINFCOV001)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Application of infection control skills in a retail environment.
Aims and objectives
Participants will learn a range of skills, including:
- Hand hygiene practices
- Effective surface cleaning
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Disposal of contaminated waste
- Hazard identification, control and reporting
- Appropriate protocols and responses in the event of an incident
- Knowledge regarding the basis of infection and transmission
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
The Infection Control Skill Set is subsidised to participants if they:
- are currently employed in Victoria in a customer-facing role
- have not previously completed the Individual Skill Set they are seeking to enrol in, or either of the other Infection Control Skill Sets.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be required to have completed VCE, or demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.