HLT47015
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
Advance your sterilisation career with quality assurance, workflow coordination, compliance management, and advanced reprocessing techniques for senior roles in hospital sterile processing departments.
This qualification develops advanced skills for individuals working in sterilisation and reprocessing services within hospitals and health care facilities. Learners build the knowledge and practical capability to coordinate and oversee sterilisation processes, ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, and support the safe use of reusable medical devices. Training focuses on quality assurance, workflow coordination, leadership, and advanced technical sterilisation practices to support safe patient care outcomes in complex health environments.
Who This Course Is For
- Sterilisation Technicians seeking to progress into senior or supervisory roles
- Staff working in hospital Sterile Processing Departments (SPD/CSSD)
- Individuals responsible for quality, compliance, or coordination of sterilisation services
- Workers supporting surgical, clinical, and procedural areas through reprocessing services
- Learners wanting a nationally recognised qualification in advanced sterilisation practice
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Coordinate and monitor sterilisation and reprocessing workflows in line with industry standards
- Apply advanced knowledge of infection prevention, microbiology, and contamination control
- Inspect, assemble, package, sterilise, and release reusable medical devices safely
- Implement quality systems, documentation, and compliance processes within sterilisation services
- Communicate effectively with clinical teams and support continuous improvement and safe work practices
Course Snapshot
Qualification
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
Duration
12-24 Months
Funding
State funding availability in Regional VIC
This qualification comprises 15 units of competency, including 11 core units and 4 elective units, selected to align with workplace requirements and best practice across hospital and health service sterilisation environments.
Core Units
Elective Units (can be tailored)
Entry Requirements
Participants will need an appropriate level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to engage effectively with this course. Upon enquiry, SWC will discuss LLND skills with participants to help determine any support that may be beneficial before training begins.
If undertaking this course as a Traineeship, participants are required to be employed on a regular basis in work that is relevant to the qualification being undertaken.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) if you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. These options can reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. For more information, please refer to the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy on our Support page.
Course Commencement
This course offers flexible start dates with rolling enrolments throughout the year.
Course Duration
Typically, 12-24 months, delivered flexibly via our workplace-based training model with self-paced learning, primarily on the job.
Course Delivery
This qualification is delivered in the workplace, with all training and assessment completed in real work environments. Learners are supported by an experienced workplace supervisor/mentor and receive an SWC Learning Guide and Resources to help gather workplace specific evidence.
Training includes:
- One on one Trainer/Assessor sessions every 4-6 weeks
- Self-directed learning using SWC resources and workplace policies and procedures
- Regular support via email and phone
- Real time practice of skills in the workplace setting
The program is self-paced and competency-based, with most learners completing in 12-24 months. Ongoing enrolments available.
Assessment
You will be required to complete both knowledge based and practical assessments completed during work hours. These may include:
- Workplace observation
- Oral and written questioning
- Portfolio evidence
- Third party supervisor reports
- Simulated tasks (if required)
All assessment tools are aligned to relevant training package and compliance requirements.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT47015) qualification.
Skills First (VIC – Regional Only)
Eligible learners and employers in Regional Victoria may be able to access government subsidised training through the VIC Skills First program. Funding is subject to eligibility and availability. For full details, please visit our Funding page.
Fee for Service
If government funding is not available or eligibility criteria are not met, this course can be undertaken on a fee-for-service basis. Please refer to our price list for current course fees and up to date pricing.
Fee-for-Service Price List