AE218 COVID-19 Collection skill set

WORKPLACE TRAINING for existing workers

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About

The COVID-19 Collection skill set will equip you with the skills and knowledge to collect, prepare and dispatch a pathology specimen for Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing to diagnose infections (such as COVID-19).

These skills can also be used for the collection of pathology specimens in anthropological and forensic examination. This skill set will ensure that the work complies with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Fees & delivery

This fee-free program is funded by JobTrainer, a joint initiative of the Western Australian and Australian governments. For more information, please visit the Jobs and Skills WA website.

The course structure is:

  • Face-to-face classes

    • 2 days for existing workers

  • eLearning

    • 15 hours

  • Supervisor/workplace sign off

    • 1 day

Assessment

Students will be required to undertake an eLearning module which includes online theory and assessment.

A third party report completed in the workplace that confirms the students ability to demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired.

Students will receive a Statement of Attainment for units of competency successfully achieved.

Eligibility & requirements

Students must:

  • Be a WA resident and 18 years or older

  • Have physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills

  • Complete a pre-training review to capture current competencies (including language, literacy and numeracy). This process also aids in identifying individual learning styles and any support services that may be required so that training delivery can be tailored accordingly

  • Have computer and internet access, basic computer literacy, and a good understanding of written and spoken English

Content

  • HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures*

  • HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood*

  • HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

* National recognition for these units of competency requires candidate work activities to be supervised by a suitably qualified/experienced supervisor.