Infection control training
Victorian TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations are offering free, short, accredited training to help customer-facing employees identify and manage the ongoing risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. The course will support businesses to reopen safely and ensure their customers and workforce are protected, as Victoria emerges from the pandemic. The course is not mandatory for businesses to reopen; however, employers are encouraged to release their staff for the training.
This free training combines online learning and workplace-based assessment and involves up to 25 contact hours.
After completing the training, customer-facing employees will be able to:
- confidently follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
- identify infection hazards and assess risks
- follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards.
Who is this training for?
This training is for customer-facing employees across the retail, hospitality, and transport and logistics sectors, including:
- retail outlets
- supermarkets
- cafes and restaurant
- pubs, clubs and hotels
- food delivery
- parcel delivery
What the training covers
- 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
The following accredited skills set courses are available:
- HLTSS00065 – Infection control Skill Set (Retail)
- HLTSS00066 – Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
- HLTSS00067 – Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
- BSBSS00095 − Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
When can I do this training
Victorian TAFEs and eligible RTOs have been contracted and allocated training places. Contracted training providers will commence delivery as soon as possible. Enquiries can be made using the registration form below.
Other infection control training
- The Department of Health has online COVID-19 infection control training that covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control and is available for health workers in all settings.
- The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care also has e-learning modules on the principles of infection prevention and control in Australian healthcare settings.
- Working for Victoria offers a free online short non-accredited course; Introduction to infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Learn more: Working for Victoria
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