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HLT47515
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
Become a Senior Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 4 and above)
Mayfield Education recognises that Theatre Technicians are an integral part of the Operating Theatre team working closely with doctors and nurses in the operating theatre.
A monthly payment plan is available for this course!
Subject to availability.

Qualification
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support (HLT47515)
Start Date
10 Nov 2023
Program Length
12 months
Campus
2-10 Camberwell Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Study Mode
Classes 1 day a fortnight. Some online learning. Work placement.
Contact
HLT47515
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
Course Overview
This course is for people who are aiming to work in the operating theatre as a technician and/or are already working in this area and would like to upskill and/or undertake leadership roles to become senior theatre technician. Operating theatre technician prepare and maintain operating theatres, equipment and assist surgical and anaesthetic teams during operations.
HLT47515
Certificate IV IN OPERATING THEATRE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Course Details
Traineeship
Mayfield Education supports the traineeship program. Please contact us to find out more about our traineeship options.
Entry Criteria
Students entering the course must meet the required entry criteria, educational standards and administrative requirements as per Mayfield Education’s Student Entry and Administration Policy and Procedure.
Applicant must:
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Watch the course information online
- Attend and complete a pre course assessment including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LNN) robot on site at Mayfield Education.
- Attend a pre training interview.
- People studying this program will need an access to a personal computer device and basic computer skills, including the ability to:
– Create, save and edit Microsoft office documents (including Word, Excel)
– Access and search the Internet.
– Download and save documents from a variety of websites.
– Record, save and upload a video using a smart device such as mobile, laptop, iPad.
– Upload files and images onto the Learning Management System
– Access Dropbox links.
- Have COVID 19 vaccination history.
- Be able to provide the below checks within the first 8 weeks of the course:
– A current and clear National Police Check
– A current and clear Working with Children’s Check
– Healthcare category A immunisation record including flu vaccination. These are listed on the Department website
Training Program
To obtain the full HLT47515 – Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support qualification, students must satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) units of competency. The course is made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) pre-selected elective units.
Core Units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
- HLTTHE001 Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
- HLTTHE002 Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
- HLTTHE003 Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement
Electives
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status.
- HLTINF006 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely.
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
- HLTHSS012 Handle medical gasses safely.
Delivery
This is delivered onsite at Mayfield Education Campus 2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East. It takes approximately twelve months to complete the course.
The delivery mode is comprised of blended learning (face to face, online learning, self-directed learning) and mandatory 80 hours of work placement.
Classes run 1 day a fortnight from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Location of Delivery
2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Intake Dates
Intake 4: Friday 10 Nov 2023
Intake 1: Friday 23 February 2024
Intake 2: Thursday 30 May 2024
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. At Mayfield we have engaging ways of learning and assessment which includes journal writing, case studies, group presentation, assignments, role play, online learning, self-paced learning packages, short answer, and multi-choice questions.
Award
This course is a nationally recognised qualification. Upon completion Mayfield will award you with HLT47515 – Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support.
If the full course is not completed, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units where competency has been attained.
Fees Statement
Student Course Fee Payable
For Skills First Funded Students (Government Subsidised)*: Total student contribution $6,594
View Eligibility or contact us for more information.
For Eligible Concession Students**: $1,319
For Full Fee Paying Students: Total student contribution $14,766
A payment plan is available
For detailed summary of Tuition Fee and for monthly Direct Debit Instalment Payment Plan payment plan refer to the Statement of Fees.
Note: Skills First concession rate is not applicable to Diploma of Nursing program.
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Initial Course Deposit via electronic Transfer: $250
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Direct debit options available
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* Government funding eligibility criteria applied
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** Eligible concession card holders
Disclaimer
- The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
- Fees are indicative, may subject to change of government policy and this may occur during the course.
- Fee instalment plan is available.
- * Government funding eligibility criteria applied.
- ** Eligible concession card holders.
- Please read refund, cancellation fees information in the student handbook prior application for your enrolment / making payment.
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Course Name and Start Date | Applications Open | Applications Close | |
Certificate IV in OTT/Intake 4 2023/ Commencement Date 10 Nov 2023 | 14/08/2023 | 03/11/2023 | |
Certificate IV in OTT/Intake 1 2024/ Commencement Date 23 Feb 2024 | 10/11/2023 | 16/02/2024 | |
Certificate IV in OTT/Intake 2 2024/ Commencement Date 30 May 2024 | 23/02/2024 | 23/05/2024 |