Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Mayfield Education supports the traineeship program.  Please contact us to find out more about our traineeship options.

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

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.

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.