Fee-free Infection Control Training

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Fee-free Infection Control Training

Fee-free Infection Control Training

To support the reopening of customer-facing businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government and state and territory governments have established an $80 million Infection Control Training Fund to fast-track fee-free infection control training.

Participants will learn a range of skills, including:

Hand hygiene practices
Effective surface cleaning
Use of personal protective equipment
Disposal of contaminated waste
Hazard identification, control and reporting
Appropriate protocols and responses in the event of an incident
Knowledge regarding the basis of infection and transmission

Fee-free places are available across Tasmania for the following three skill sets:

HLTSS00065 – Infection Control Skill Set (Retail)
HLTSS00066 – Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling)
HLTSS00067 – Infection Control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics).

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Who should do these courses? How will these courses be delivered? Are there any course requirements?

Yes, you must be employed and you will be required to provide your employer’s contact details when registering your interest.

As these courses are fully online, you will need access to the internet and a tablet, laptop or desktop computer is required. TasTAFE libraries across the state have computers you can use, however bookings are necessary via StudentConnect.