Protect yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce to practice safe infection control procedures. This skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge to assist in protecting yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases.
You will understand how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread of infection and how to protect yourself and others from infection. It is most suited for those that are working in the health care sector, or those that would like to acquire a new skill before returning to employment.
This online course allows you to undertake studies within your own timeframe. You will receive a short induction and ongoing support from your lecturer. Once you have completed the online study component you will be required to book into a four hour practical lab session at our Mount Lawley campus where you will practice skills and undertake a workplace assessment.
If you're aged 15—24 years (not at school), receiving the JobSeeker payment, person or dependent receiving Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY or holding a pensioner concession card, Health Care Card or a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, or a dependent of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution, you are eligible to enrol for free!
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
The Skills Ready infection control skill sets are totally free, for everyone*!
Please note The minimum age requirement for the Entry Into Care Roles and the COVID-19 Direct Care skill sets is 18 years. For the other infection control skill sets, students must be 15 years of age or older.
Some of our Online courses can be done completely online. However, some of the courses require a practical component or assessment that can't be done online, and some may be a mix of online and on campus learning. We’ll let you know what's required for your course. For all the details and a full list of Online courses, check out the Online study and application(opens in a new tab) page.
This job ready skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. All job ready skill sets are available for everyone to study, some are free for everyone, some are free for eligible people (including displaced workers, concession students and youth up to 25 years not at school).
More skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses page, and for other qualifications be sure to check the Courses page, to see everything we have to offer.
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Using personal protective equipment safely
- How to prevent the spread and transmission of infection
- Maintaining a clean work environment
Credit for this unit can be used in many health qualifications.
This course does not lead to a specific job outcome but will be helpful if you are, or would like to work as, a:
- Health Services Assistant | Health Support Services Worker | Health Administrative Worker | Admissions Clerk (Health Services)
- Nurse’s Aide | Ward Clerk | Ward Assistant | Hospital Porter | Orderly
- Community Services Driver | Pathology Courier
- Hospital Cleaner | Hospital Maintenance Worker
- Food Services Deliverer | Kitchenhand | Kitchen Attendant | Food Service Assistant | Food Service Worker
- Client Assistant | Nutrition Assistant | Stores Assistant
- Caretaker | Laundry Operator | Housekeeping Attendant
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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the Study options and next steps section above.