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HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Release 1)
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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
Competency-Based Assessments........................................................................................6
Assessing Nationally-Recognised Training..........................................................................7
Dimensions of Competency................................................................................................9
Reasonable Adjustment.....................................................................................................9
The Unit of Competency...................................................................................................10
The Context of Assessment..............................................................................................11
Assessment Methods.......................................................................................................11
Resources Required for Assessment.................................................................................12
Accessing External Links...................................................................................................12
Assessment Workbook Cover Sheet.................................................................................13
Knowledge Assessment....................................................................................................14
Practical Assessment........................................................................................................52
Candidate Instructions.........................................................................................................52
Your State/Territory.............................................................................................................53
Practical Assignment........................................................................................................54
Overview..............................................................................................................................54
Task 1 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Managing Exposure Incidents............56
Task 2 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Recording and Documenting Infection-
Related Risks.................................................................................................................. 57
Task 3 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Recording and Documenting Infection-
Related Incidents........................................................................................................... 58
Task 4 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Reporting Infection Risks...................59
Task 5 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Reporting Infection-Related Incidents
....................................................................................................................................... 60

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Task 6 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Reporting to the Following Relevant
Parties............................................................................................................................ 61
Task 6.1 – Supervisor........................................................................................................61
Task 6.2 – General Practitioner........................................................................................62
Task 6.3 – Health Care Professional.................................................................................63
Task 6.4 – Carer................................................................................................................ 64
Task 6.5 – Responsible Person..........................................................................................65
Task 6.6 – Responsible Authority.....................................................................................66
Task 7 – Standards Relevant to Own Role and Work Setting...............................................67
Task 8 – Guidelines Relevant to Own Role and Work Setting..............................................68
Task 9 – Roles and Responsibilities of Self and Others........................................................69
Task 10 – Infection Risks and Hazards Associated With Own Role and Work Setting..........70
Workplace Assessment.....................................................................................................71
Overview..............................................................................................................................71
Task 1 – Manage Blood Spills...............................................................................................73
Task 1.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Blood Spills.............................................73
Task 1.2 – Dispose of Infectious Waste............................................................................75
Task 1.3 – Document and Report the Incident.................................................................76
Task 2 – Manage Other Body Fluid Spills.............................................................................78
Task 2.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Infection Risk..........................................78
Task 3 – Manage Other Infection Risks................................................................................83
Task 3.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Infection Risk..........................................83
Assessment Workbook Checklist......................................................................................88
Record of Assessment (Assessor’s Use Only)....................................................................96

Introduction
The assessments in this workbook are divided into two categories: the Knowledge
Assessment and the Practical Assessment.
The Knowledge Assessment is a set of general and workplace questions testing your
knowledge and understanding of the general theory behind the unit.
You must answer all Knowledge Assessment Questions using your own words. However,
you may refer to your Learner Guide and other relevant resources and learning materials to
complete this assessment.
Some questions cover processes you will likely encounter in a workplace setting. Ideally, you
should be able to answer these questions based on the processes that are currently in place
in your workplace. However, if you do not currently have access to a workplace, then
answer the questions based on processes that should be implemented in a typical
workplace setting.
The Practical Assessment is made up of the Practical Assignment and Workplace
Assessment. This assessment tests your practical skills with respect to the requirements of
the relevant unit of competency.
The Practical Assessment requires you to complete and submit workplace documents and
other documentation relevant to the unit of competency.
The evidence you submit must be your own work except where due reference is made and
where you are required to submit supplementary workplace documents such as policies
and procedures.
When completing the assessments included in this workbook:
1. Read the instructions provided in each task carefully before attempting to complete
the task. The instructions will guide you on how to answer the question or complete
the task satisfactorily.
2. Follow the steps provided in each task.
 If the question instructs you to describe, provide a description as your
response. If the question instructs you to list, provide a list as your response.
 Where there is a number of required responses, provide the required number
of responses. For example, if you are asked to list three responses, provide
three responses.
3. Ensure that all your submissions for this assessment indicate your first and last name
and that these submissions have been named according to the file naming
convention prescribed in each task.

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Competency-Based Assessments
Definition of Competency
Assessment in this context can be defined as the fair, valid, reliable, and flexible gathering
and recording of evidence to support the judgement on whether competency has been
achieved. Skills and knowledge (developed in a structured learning situation, at work, or in
some other context) are assessed against national standards of competence required by
industry rather than compared with the skills and knowledge of other candidates.
The features of a competency-based assessment system are:

 It is focused on what candidates can do and whether it meets the criteria specified
by the industry as competency standards.
 Assessment should mirror the environment the candidate will encounter in the
workplace.
 Assessment criteria should be clearly stated to the candidate at the beginning of the
learning process.
 Assessment should be holistic. That is, it aims to assess as many elements and/or
units of competency as is feasible at one time.
 In competency assessment, a candidate receives one of only two outcomes –
‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent.’
 The basis of assessment is in applying knowledge for some purpose. In a competency
system, knowledge for the sake of knowledge is seen to be ineffectual unless it
assists a person in performing a task to the level required in the workplace.
 The emphasis in assessment is on assessable outcomes that are clearly stated for the
trainer and candidate. Assessable outcomes are tied to the relevant industry
competency standards where these exist. Where such competencies do not exist,
the outcomes are based upon those identified in a training needs analysis.

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Assessing Nationally-Recognised Training

Developing and conducting assessment in an Australian Vocational Education and Training
(VET) context is founded on the Principles of Assessment and the Rules of Evidence:
Principles of Assessment
1. Assessment must be valid
 Assessment must include the full range of skills and knowledge needed to
demonstrate competency.
 Assessment must include the combination of knowledge and skills with their
practical application.
 Assessment, where possible, must include judgements based on evidence
drawn from a number of occasions and across a number of contexts.
2. Assessment must be reliable
 Assessment must be reliable and must be regularly reviewed to ensure that
assessors are making decisions in a consistent manner.
 Assessors must be trained in national competency standards for assessors to
ensure reliability.
3. Assessment must be flexible
 Assessment, where possible, must cover both the on- and off-the-job
components of training within a course.
 Assessment must provide for the recognition of knowledge, skills, and
attitudes regardless of how they have been acquired.
 Assessment must be made accessible to candidates through a variety of
delivery modes, so they can proceed through modularised training packages
to gain competencies.
 Assessment must be mutually developed and agreed upon between the
assessor and the assessed.
 Assessment must be able to be challenged. Appropriate mechanisms must be
made for reassessment as a result of challenge.

4. Assessment must be fair

 The assessment process must consider the individual needs of the candidate.
 Assessment must provide for reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, to
consider the individual candidate’s needs.
(Source: Standards for RTOs 2015, Clauses 1.8 – 1.12)
Rules of Evidence
When collecting evidence, certain rules apply to that evidence. All evidence must be valid,
sufficient, authentic, and current:
1. Valid
Evidence gathered should meet the requirements of the unit of competency. This
evidence should match, or at least reflect, the type of performance that is to be
assessed, whether it covers knowledge, skills, or attitudes.
2. Sufficient
This rule relates to the amount of evidence gathered. Enough evidence must be
gathered to satisfy the requirements that the candidate be competent in all aspects
of the unit of competency.
3. Authentic
When evidence is gathered, the assessor must be satisfied that evidence is the
candidate’s own work.
4. Current
This relates to the recency of the evidence and whether the evidence relates to
current abilities.
(Source: Training in Australia by M Tovey, D Lawlor)

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Dimensions of Competency
The national concept of competency includes all aspects of work performance and not only
narrow task skills. The four dimensions of competency are:
1. Task skills
2. Task management skills
3. Contingency management skills
4. Job or role environment skills
Reasonable Adjustment
‘Reasonable adjustment’ in VET is the term applied to modifying the learning environment
or making changes to the training delivered to assist a candidate with a disability. A
reasonable adjustment can be as simple as changing classrooms to be closer to amenities or
installing a particular type of software on a computer for a person with vision impairment.
Why make a reasonable adjustment?
We make reasonable adjustments in VET to make sure that candidates with disabilities
have:
 The same learning opportunities as candidates without disabilities, and
 The same opportunity to perform and complete assessments as those without
disabilities.
Reasonable adjustment applied to participation in teaching, learning, and assessment
activities can include:
 Customising resources and assessment activities within the training package or
accredited course
 Modifying the presentation medium
 Learner support
 Use of assistive/adaptive technologies
 Making information accessible both before enrolment and during the course
 Monitoring the adjustments to ensure candidate needs continue to be met

Assistive/Adaptive Technologies
Assistive/adaptive technology means ‘software or hardware that has been specifically
designed to assist people with disabilities in carrying out daily activities’ (World Wide Web
Consortium - W3C). It includes screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software,
alternative keyboards, devices for grasping, visual alert systems, and digital note-takers.
(Adapted Reasonable Adjustment in teaching, learning and assessment for learners with a disability -
November 2010 - Prepared by - Queensland VET Development Centre)
IMPORTANT:
Reasonable adjustments made for collecting candidate assessment evidence must not
impact the standard expected by the workplace, as expressed by the relevant unit/s of
competency. For example, if the assessment were gathering evidence of the candidate’s
competency in writing, allowing the candidate to complete the assessment verbally would
not be a valid assessment method. The method of assessment used by any reasonable
adjustment must still meet the competency requirements.
The Unit of Competency

The units of competency specify the standards of performance required in the workplace.
This assessment addresses the following unit of competency:
HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
(Release 1)
1. Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks.
2. Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and
control in the work setting.
3. Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks.
A complete copy of the above unit of competency can be downloaded from the TGA
website:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTINF006

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The Context of Assessment

To complete the assessments in this workbook, students need to have access to their
learning materials, the Internet, and a workplace (or similar environment).
The Knowledge Assessment may be completed wholly at the candidate’s home or chosen
place of study.
The Practical Assessment must be completed in a workplace or a simulated environment.
Assessment Methods
This workbook uses the following assessment methods:
1. Knowledge Assessment
A set of general and workplace questions testing the candidate’s general knowledge
and understanding of the general theory behind the unit.
2. Practical Assignment
A series of written practical tests assessing the candidate’s practical knowledge and
understanding of the unit of competency.
3. Workplace Assessment
A set of tasks or activities completed according to set instructions and guidelines to
meet the requirements of the relevant unit. These tasks and activities require you to
have access to a workplace or a similar environment.

Resources Required for Assessment

The Training Organisation to provide the candidate with access to/organise the following
for the candidate:
 Assessor to supervise and observe the candidate as they complete assessments,
where required.
 Workplace, or a similar environment, where the candidate can complete the
assessments, and that will allow them access to organisational policies and
procedures relating to:
o Managing exposure incidents
o Recording and documenting risks and incidents
o Reporting risks and incidents
o Parties to whom reports may be made:
 Supervisor
 General practitioner
 Health care professional
 Carer
 Responsible person
 Responsible authority
The candidate will need access to:

 Computer with Internet, email access, and a working web browser
 Installed software: MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Accessing External Links

Throughout this workbook, you will sometimes be required to access certain websites. Links
to these websites are formatted in Blue Underlined Text.
To access these, hold the Ctrl key and click the link for Windows users, or simply click on
these blue links for Mac users.

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Assessment Workbook Cover Sheet

To the candidate: Print this cover sheet and complete it by filling in all the required
information and signing in the space provided. Your signature must be handwritten. Scan
the completed cover sheet and submit it along with your evidence submissions. Use the
filename: HLTINF006 Cover Sheet
Workbook HLTINF006
Title Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention

and control (Release 1)
First and Last Name
Phone
Email
Please read the Candidate Declaration below, and if you agree to the terms of the
declaration, sign and indicate the date in the spaces provided.
By submitting this work, I declare that:
 I have been advised of the assessment requirements, have been made aware of my rights
and responsibilities as an assessment candidate, and choose to be assessed at this time.
 I am aware that there is a limit to the number of submissions that I can make for each
assessment, and I am submitting all documents required to complete this Assessment
Workbook.
 I have organised and named the files I am submitting according to the instructions
provided. I am aware that my assessor will not assess work that cannot be identified and
may request the work be resubmitted according to the correct process.
 This work is my own and contains no material written by another person except where
due reference is made. I am aware that a false declaration may lead to the withdrawal of
qualification or statement of attainment.
 I am aware that there is a policy of checking the validity of qualifications that I submit as
evidence, as well as the qualifications/evidence of parties who verify my performance or
observable skills. I give my consent to contact these parties for verification purposes.
Name: Signature: Date signed:

Knowledge Assessment
Preliminary Task
Question 36 of this Knowledge Assessment require you to refer to procedures for disposal
of contaminated waste of your state/territory.
For your assessor’s reference, indicate below which state/territory you are currently
based or located in by ticking the box that corresponds to your answer.
When answering Questions 36, you must refer to the procedures for disposal of
contaminated waste of the state/territory you ticked below.
The state/territory where you are currently based or located in:
Australian Capital Territory South Australia
New South Wales Tasmania
Northern Territory Victoria
Queensland Western Australia

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1. Access and review the National Safety and Quality Health Service
(NSQHS) Standards and answer the following questions.
i. What are the five aims of Standard 3: Preventing and Controlling Infections?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ii. Briefly explain the purpose of each NSQHS Standard 3 criteria provided below.
Criteria Purpose
a. Clinical governance and quality

improvement systems
b. Infection prevention and

control systems
c. Reprocessing reusable
equipment and devices
d. Antimicrobial stewardship

2. Access and review the Australian Guidelines and the Prevention and
Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019) and answer the following
questions.
i. Explain the aim of the Guidelines in relation to infection control and prevention.
ii. Identify five standard precautions relevant to infection control based on the
guidelines.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3. Listed below are common sources of infectious risks in the

workplace. Complete the table by:
i. Identifying one example of an infectious risk from each
source provided.
ii. Describe the harm the infectious risk you identified may
cause.
iii. Identify one way you can prevent the harm identified.
iv. Identify one way you can reduce the harm identified.

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Source of Infectious Risk Example of infectious Harm the infectious risk How to prevent harm How to reduce harm
risk may cause
a. Human blood
b. Animals
c. Human waste
product (e.g. faeces,
urine, etc.)
d. Respiratory
discharge (e.g.
cough droplets)

4. Answer the following questions about causes of infection.
i. Differentiate bacteria and viruses based on each criterion listed below.
Criterion Viruses Bacteria
a. Type of infection
it causes
b. How do they
cause infection?
c. One example of
an illness it may
cause.
d. Can it be treated
with antibiotics?
Yes or No.
ii. What are fungi?
iii. How do fungi cause infection?
iv. What are parasites?

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v. How do parasites cause infection?
vi. What are protozoa?
vii. How do protozoa cause infection?
viii. What are helminths?
ix. How do helminths cause infection?
x. Infectious agents may go through the following processes. Differentiate the four
by explaining how each occurs.
Exposure Colonisation Infection Disease

5. Answer the following questions about the chain of infection.
i. What is the chain of infection?
ii. Complete the chain of infection diagram below, by identifying the five remaining
elements of the chain in their correct order.
a Causative
agent
f b
e c
Write your answers in the spaces provided below:

a. Causative agent
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

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6. Answer the questions below about infectious agents.
i. Identify the two factors that can increase the likelihood of a person getting an
infection if they are exposed to an infectious agent.
a.
b.
ii. What is the relationship between a pathogen’s infective dose and its virulence?
iii. List two ways that you can help limit your exposure to pathogens.
a.
b.
7. Answer the following questions about reservoirs of infection.
i. What is a reservoir of infection?
ii. Below are common reservoirs of infection. Complete the table by:
a. Identifying an infectious agent commonly found in the given reservoir
b. Explaining how the identified infectious agent is transmitted to a
susceptible host.
Scientific names must follow writing conventions. They must always be italicized if
using word processor or underlined if hand-written. The genus must be written in
full when used for the first time in the document.

Reservoir Infectious agent commonly How the infectious agent is

found in the identified transmitted to a susceptible
reservoir host
1) People
2) Animal
3) Birds
4) Blood
5) Bodily
fluids
6) Food
7) Water
8) Soil
9) Waste

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8. Answer the following questions about portal of entry and portal of

exit.
i. What is a portal of exit?
ii. What is a portal of entry?
iii. Complete the table by identifying one of the following for each of the infectious
agent given below:
a. Portal of entry
b. Portal of exit
Scientific names must follow writing conventions. They must always be italicized if
using word processor or underlined if hand-written. The genus must be written in
full when used for the first time in the document.
Infectious Agent Portal of entry Portal of exit
1) Varicella zoster
virus
2) Sarcoptes scabiei
(itch mite)
3) Entamoeba
histolytica

9. Below are the direct means of transmission of infection. Provide

one example of how infection can happen in the workplace through
each of the direct means given.
Direct means of Example

transmission
i. Contact
transmission
ii. Droplet
transmission
iii. Airborne
transmission
10. Complete the table below by:

i. Identifying two types of vectors for each of the categories
below
ii. Providing one type of infectious pathogen transmitted by
the identified vector
iii. Identifying the disease associated with the infectious
pathogen
iv. Explaining how the identified vector transmits the identified
pathogen
Scientific names must follow writing conventions. They must always
be italicized if using word processor or underlined if hand-written.
The genus must be written in full when used for the first time in the
document.

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Category Vector Infectious pathogen Disease caused by the How the vector transmits
transmitted by the identified pathogen the identified infection
identified vector
1)
a. Animal
2)
1)
b. Insect
2)
1)
c. Parasite
2)

11. Below are the indirect means of transmission of infection. Provide

one example of how infection can happen in the workplace through
each of the indirect means given.
Indirect means of Example

transmission
i. Surface contamination
ii. Object contamination
iii. Penetrating injuries
12. Answer the following questions about susceptibility to infection.
i. What is a susceptible host?

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ii. Explain how each factors listed below can affect a person’s susceptibility to
infection.
Factor How it affects a person’s susceptibility to infection
a. Wounds
b. Immune status
c. Devices
d. Medications, e.g.
immunosuppress
ive drugs
e. Comorbidities
f. Age
iii. Identify two general ways that can help reduce the transmission of infectious
diseases to a susceptible individual.
a.
b.

13. Answer the following questions about personal hygiene practices.
i. List five examples of personal care practices for maintaining good personal
hygiene.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ii. Explain how keeping the workplace cleanliness contributes to personal

cleanliness.
iii. List three ways you can contribute to workplace cleanliness.

a.
b.
c.
iv. Explain why it is important that you do not attend work when ill.

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v. List the seven steps in respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette as mentioned in
the Guideline Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in
Healthcare (2019).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
vi. Why must you cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing?
vii. What must you do after sneezing, coughing or using tissues to prevent the spread
of infection?
viii. Identify four general laundry management practices for contaminated work
clothes.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ix. Identify three measures you must take when washing clothes to minimise the risk
of contamination or spread of infectious diseases.
a.
b.
c.

x. Why is it important to use clean clothing or uniform in the context of infection

control?
xi. List two ways you can ensure that the clothes you use at work are clean.
a.
b.
14. List the six steps for handwashing in their correct order.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

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15. Answer the following questions about hand care.
i. List five important considerations for hand washing.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ii. Identify five ways you can take care of your fingernails.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
iii. Why is it important to maintain intact skin?
iv. List three ways that help maintain intact skin.

a.
b.
c.

16. Identify the five instances when hand hygiene must be performed
(also called ‘five moments of hand hygiene’) to prevent and control
infection based on the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and
Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019).
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
17. List the seven steps for alcohol-based hand rubbing.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

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18. What is the recommended alcohol concentration for hand rubbing?
19. Answer the questions below about hand hygiene.
i. What is the difference between using soap and water versus alcohol-based hand
rub when used for hand hygiene?
ii. List four instances where soap and water are recommended to be used for hand
hygiene.
a.
b.
c.
d.
iii. List two instances where an alcohol-based hand rub is recommended to be used
for hand hygiene.
a.
b.
iv. What must be done with arm/hand jewellery and watches when performing hand
hygiene?

20. Identify two hand hygiene precautions to be followed for each of

the following situations:
i. When there are breaks in the skin
ii. When there are skin conditions present
Hand hygiene precautions to be followed when there are breaks in the skin
a.
b.
Hand hygiene precautions to be followed when there are skin conditions present
a.
b.
21. Listed below are personal protective equipment (PPE) commonly

used in the workplace. For each PPE:
i. Explain what it is used for
ii. Provide one scope/application
PPE Use Scope/application

(Provide only one)
a. Masks
b. Gloves
c. Protective
eyewear

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PPE Use Scope/application

(Provide only one)
d. Face shields
e. Particulate
filter
respirators
(PFRs)
f. Powered air-
purifying
respirators
(PAPRs)
g. Gowns and
aprons
22. List one way you can prevent contamination while applying each of
the following PPE:
 Masks
 Face shields
PPE How to prevent contamination while applying the PPE
i. Masks
ii. Face shields

23. List one way you can prevent contamination while wearing each of
the following PPE:
 Aprons
 Gloves
PPE How to prevent contamination while wearing the PPE
i. Aprons
ii. Gloves
24. List one way they can prevent contamination while removing each
of the following PPE:
 Gowns
 Protective eyewear
PPE Guidelines while removing
i. Gowns
ii. Protective eyewear

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25. Listed below are different types of PPE. Arrange them in the correct
order in which they are worn and removed:
 Masks
 Gloves
 Protective eyewear and face shields
 Gowns and aprons
Correct order for wearing PPE
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Correct order for removing PPE
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

26. List the three steps for correct fitting of masks.
i.
ii.
iii.
27. List the three steps for removing and disposing of masks.
i.
ii.
iii.
28. List the five steps for putting on gloves.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

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29. List the five steps for removing and disposing of gloves.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
30. List the three steps for putting on face shield.
i.
ii.
iii.
31. List the three steps for putting on protective eyewear.
i.
ii.
iii.

32. List the three steps for removing and disposing of protective
eyewear and face shield.
i.
ii.
iii.
33. Answer the following questions about routine environmental

cleaning.
i. List four best practices for environmental cleaning of surfaces.

a.
b.
c.
d.
ii. In what order must environmental cleaning be done?
iii. What are the six general steps for surface cleaning?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

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iv. List the two essential cleaning supplies for surface cleaning.
a.
b.
v. List the three essential cleaning supplies for floor cleaning.

a.
b.
c.
vi. Complete the table below by:

a. Identifying the recommended frequency of cleaning for the given areas
b. Identifying the recommended method for cleaning the given areas (e.g.
cleaning vs. disinfecting)
c. Identifying the recommended process for cleaning the given areas (e.g.
surfaces that must be cleaned)
Area Frequency of Method of Process of

cleaning cleaning cleaning
1) Waiting area
2) Consultation
area
3) Inpatient
wards
4) Public toilets

34. Answer the following questions about routine equipment cleaning.
i. What are noncritical patient care equipment?
ii. Explain why the cleaning of critical and semi-critical equipment do not fall under
the responsibility of the environmental cleaning staff.
iii. List five best practices for cleaning noncritical patient care equipment.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
iv. Below are two disinfectants commonly used when cleaning equipment. For each
disinfectant, identify one material compatibility consideration and one best
practice for cleaning noncritical patient care equipment.
Disinfectant Material compatibility Best practice for cleaning

consideration noncritical patient care
equipment
a. Chlorine/
hypochlor
ite-based
b. Alcohol
(60-80%)
v. How often must noncritical care equipment be cleaned and disinfected?

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35. Answer the following questions about management of linen and

clothing.
i. Identify the five general principles for handling linen used for all patients
according to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection
in Healthcare (2019).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ii. Identify two practices that must be followed when handling a patient’s personal
items (e.g. clothing) according to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and
Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019).
a.
b.
iii. Explain why soiled linen and clothing must be carefully rolled up and not shaken
when collected.
iv. When hot water is not available, what must be done to soiled linens?
v. List the three steps for manually reprocessing soiled linens.

a.
b.
c.

36. Answer the following questions about enhanced cleaning.
i. Explain what makes enhanced cleaning different from normal routine cleaning.
ii. Identify one instance when enhanced cleaning is usually done.
iii. Explain how enhanced cleaning prevents the spread of infection.
iv. List five items that must be disinfected when performing enhanced cleaning.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
v. List three areas that must be disinfected when performing enhanced cleaning.
a.
b.
c.

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37. List six important guidelines for managing blood and body fluid
spills.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
38. List the five steps for managing blood and body fluid spills.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

39. Access the Principles of aseptic technique: Information for

healthcare workers. Complete the table below by:
i. Identifying your job role
ii. Listing two principles of asepsis relevant to your job role
iii. Explaining how each principle applies to your job role.
Your job role:
Principle of asepsis Relevance of the principle to the job role
a.
b.
40. Answer the questions below about the safe handling and disposal of
contaminated waste.
i. List three important guidelines for handling contaminated waste.

a.
b.
c.

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ii. List four physical characteristics of containers that you must use for storing
clinical wastes for disposal.
a.
b.
c.
d.
iii. Listed below are common clinical wastes. Identify the recommended treatment
method prior to disposal for each according to your state/territory requirements.
State/territory document used as reference:
Clinical waste Method of treatment
a. Human tissue
b. Contaminated sharps
c. Recognisable anatomical body

parts
41. Access and review the Australian Guidelines and the Prevention and
Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019) and answer the following
questions.
i. List the four principles for reprocessing reusable medical devices.

a.
b.
c.
d.

ii. Listed below are categories of items for patient care. Complete the table below
by:
a. Providing a description of items for each category identified
b. Providing one example of a medical device for each category identified.
Category of items Description Example
1) Critical
2) Semi-critical
3) Non-critical
iii. Identify the four actions required for reprocessing critical reusable medical
devices.
a.
b.
c.
d.
iv. Identify the three actions required for reprocessing semi-critical reusable medical
devices.
a.
b.
c.

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v. Identify the two actions required for reprocessing non-critical reusable medical
devices.
a.
b.
vi. Identify the minimum required reprocessing method for each category of
reusable medical devices below.
Category Reprocessing method
a. Critical
b. Semi-critical
c. Non-critical

42. Answer the following questions regarding guidelines to be followed

when picking up needles or syringes.
i. What instrument should you use to pick up needles or syringes?
ii. If your answer to the previous question is not available, what should be your
alternative?
iii. Which part of the needle or syringe should you hold when handling them?
iv. How should you handle needles or syringes?
43. List four characteristics of containers that you must use for storing
needles and syringes for disposal.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

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44. List four things that must be avoided when handling needles and
syringes.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
45. Answer the following questions regarding guidelines to be followed

when disposing of general waste.
i. List five items that are considered general waste.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ii. In which wheelie bins must general waste items be disposed of?

Practical Assessment
Candidate Instructions
The Practical Assessment is a set of tasks that must be completed in a workplace or in an
environment with conditions similar to that of a real workplace.
This assessment will help you demonstrate skill requirements relevant to applying basic
principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
The Practical Assessment includes the following:
1. Practical Assignment
A series of written practical tests assessing the candidate’s practical knowledge and
understanding of the unit of competency.
2. Workplace Assessment
A set of tasks or activities completed according to set instructions and guidelines to
meet the requirements of the relevant unit. These tasks and activities require you to
have access to a workplace or a similar environment.

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Your State/Territory
Some tasks in this Practical Assessment require you to refer to waste disposal guidelines
applicable to the state/territory where your workplace is based or located.
For your assessor’s reference, indicate below which state/territory your workplace is
based on or located by ticking the box that corresponds to your answer.
When completing these tasks, refer to waste disposal guidelines applicable to the
state/territory you ticked below.
he state/territory where your workplace is based or located.
Australian Capital Territory South Australia
New South Wales Tasmania
Northern Territory Victoria
Queensland Western Australia

Practical Assignment
Overview
The goal of this practical assignment is to assess your practical knowledge and skills in
organisational policies and procedures for:
 Managing exposure incidents
 Recording and documenting risks and incidents
 Reporting risks and incidents
 Parties to whom reports may be made:
o Supervisor
o General practitioner
o Health care professional
o Carer
o Responsible person
o Responsible authority
This assessment is divided into 15 tasks:
1. Task 1 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Managing Exposure Incidents
2. Task 2 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Recording and Documenting
Infection-Related Risks
3. Task 3 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Recording and Documenting
Infection-Related Incidents
4. Task 4 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Reporting Infection Risks
5. Task 5 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Reporting Infection-Related
Incidents
6. Task 6 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for Reporting to the Following
Relevant Parties:
i. Task 6.1 – Supervisor
ii. Task 6.2 – General Practitioner
iii. Task 6.3 – Health Care Professional
iv. Task 6.4 – Carer

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v. Task 6.5 – Responsible Person

vi. Task 6.6 – Responsible Authority
7. Task 7 – Standards Relevant to Own Role and Work Setting
8. Task 8 – Guidelines Relevant to Own Role and Work Setting
9. Task 9 – Roles and Responsibilities of Self and Others
10. Task 10 – Infection Risks and Hazards Associated with Own Role and Work Setting
For these tasks, assume that you are a worker required to apply basic infection
prevention and control principles in your workplace.
You are required to:
 Access and review your organisation’s policies and procedures.
 Review the instructions in each task included in this Practical Assignment.
 Record your responses as required in the instructions for each task.
Resources required for assessment:
 Organisational policies and procedures relating to:
o Managing exposure incidents
o Recording and documenting risks and incidents
o Reporting risks and incidents
o Parties to whom reports may be made:
 Supervisor
 General practitioner
 Health care professional
 Carer
 Responsible person
 Responsible authority
Contact your Assessor/Training Provider to get some assistance in accessing the resources
required for the assessment listed here.

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Task 1 – Organisational Policies and Procedures for

Managing Exposure Incidents
Access and review your organisation’s policies and procedures for
managing exposure incidents.
Provide the following information:
 The title of the policy relevant to managing exposure incidents
 Overview of the policy
 Procedures followed under the policy
Record your responses in the spaces provided.
Submit a copy of the policies and procedures you referred to when
answering this question for your assessor’s reference.
If the policies and procedures are used for several tasks, e.g. the policies
and procedures for reporting risks and incidents are the same, only one
set of policies and procedures for these tasks must be submitted.
i. Title/name of relevant policy:
ii. Overview of policy:
iii. Procedures under this policy:


Recording and Documenting Infection-Related Risks
recording and documenting infection-related risks.
 The title of the policy relevant to responding to recording and
documenting infection-related risks.

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Recording and Documenting Infection-Related Incidents
recording and documenting infection-related incidents.
 The title of the policy relevant to recording and documenting
infection-related incidents.


Reporting Infection Risks
reporting infection risks.
 The title of the policy relevant to reporting infection risks.

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Reporting Infection-Related Incidents
reporting infection-related incidents.
 The title of the policy relevant to reporting infection-related
incidents.


Reporting to the Following Relevant Parties
Task 6.1 – Supervisor

reporting infection-related risks and incidents to your supervisor.
 The title of the policy relevant to reporting infection-related risks
and incidents to your supervisor.

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Task 6.2 – General Practitioner

reporting infection-related risks and incidents to a general practitioner.
and incidents to your supervisor.

Task 6.3 – Health Care Professional

reporting infection-related risks and incidents to a health care
professional, e.g. nurses.
and incidents to a health care professional.

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Task 6.4 – Carer

reporting infection-related risks and incidents to a carer.
and incidents to a carer

Task 6.5 – Responsible Person

reporting infection-related risks and incidents to a responsible person.
and incidents to a responsible person, e.g. those with duties and
responsibilities related to health and safety in the workplace

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Task 6.6 – Responsible Authority

reporting infection-related risks and incidents to a responsible authority.
and incidents to a responsible authority, e.g. those with duties and
responsibilities related to overseeing health and safety in the
workplace

Task 7 – Standards Relevant to Own Role and Work Setting

Access and review one set of guidelines relevant to your role and work
setting. Complete the table below by providing:
 The title of the document
 All standards included in the identified set of standards
 The purpose of the identified set of standards
Title of Document
Link:



Standards


Add other rows as necessary.
Purpose

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Task 8 – Guidelines Relevant to Own Role and Work

Setting
Access and review one set of standards relevant to your role and work
setting. Complete the table below by providing:
 The title of the document
 All guidelines included in the identified set of standards
 The purpose of the identified set of guidelines
Title of Document
Link:



Guidelines


Add other rows as necessary.
Purpose

Task 9 – Roles and Responsibilities of Self and Others
Answer the following questions about roles and responsibilities of self and
others in relation to infection prevention and control.
i. Identify your role in your organisation and provide one example of your
responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control.
Role Responsibility
ii. Complete the table by:

a. Identifying two examples of other roles in your organisation (aside from
your own)
b. Providing one example of responsibilities in relation to infection
prevention and control for each of the roles identified.
Role Responsibility

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Task 10 – Infection Risks and Hazards Associated With

Own Role and Work Setting
Complete the table below by identifying:
i. Three infection hazards in your work setting
ii. One infection risk relevant to your own role for each of the
infection hazard identified
Infection Hazard Infection Risk

Workplace Assessment
Overview
The goal of this assessment is to assess your practical knowledge and skills in:
 Contributing to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks
 Following standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention
and control in the work setting
 Responding to potential and actual exposure to infection risks.
The workplace assessment is divided into nine tasks:
1. Task 1.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Blood Spills
2. Task 1.2 – Dispose of Infectious Waste
3. Task 1.3 – Document and Report the Incident
4. Task 2.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Infection Risk
7. Task 3.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Infection Risk
For these tasks, assume that you are a worker required to apply basic infection
prevention and control principles in your workplace.
Each task comes with a set of instructions. You are to follow and perform these
instructions while being observed by the assessor and submit any required
documentation.
Before starting this assessment, your assessor will also discuss these tasks with you, as
well as instructions and guidance for satisfactorily completing them. They will also
organise the resources required for this assessment (listed below).
You are required to:
 Complete the tasks within the time allowed, as scheduled in-class roll.
 Review the instructions in each task included in this Workplace Assessment.
 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks.

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 Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and

control in the work setting.
 Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks.
Resources required for assessment:
To complete this assessment, you will need a workplace or a similar environment that will
provide you access to the following:
 Opportunities for managing:
o Blood spills
o Other bodily fluid spills
o Other infection risks
 Records, materials and equipment to be stored
 Cautionary signages
 Hand hygiene facilities and equipment
 Resources needed to clean blood and bodily fluid spills and to perform enhanced
cleaning:
o Areas for cleaning and storing
o Equipment for cleaning
o Supplies for cleaning
 Resources needed for disposing infectious waste, including but not limited to:
o Biohazard bags
o Colour-coded waste containers
o Supplies for cleaning
 Organisation’s template for reporting breaches in infection control
 Individuals to report the incident to, including:
o Supervisor
o Manager
o Responsible authorities.

Task 1 – Manage Blood Spills

Task 1.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Blood Spills
While being observed by your assessor, you must apply control measures
to manage blood spills and prevent the spread of infection.
STEPS TO TAKE
1. Identify the incident and assess the risk of contamination.
2. Alert people at risk as soon as possible.
3. Designate clean and contaminated areas to reduce the risk of
contamination to people, materials and equipment.
4. Remove the spill.
5. Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood.
YOU WILL BE ASSESSED ON YOUR

 Practical knowledge of national standards and guidelines relevant
to infection control
 Practical skills relevant to responding to breaches in infection
control
 Practical skills relevant to using personal protective equipment,
practicing hand hygiene and cleaning spills
OBSERVATION FORM
Before starting this task, review the Workplace Assessment Task 1.1 –
Observation Form provided along with this workbook. This form lists all
the practical skills you need to demonstrate while completing this task.
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

 Organise workplace resources required for you to complete this
assessment.
 Advise you on the time and location of the assessment.
 Discuss with you the practical skills listed in the Observation Form
prior to the assessment.
 Address your queries and concerns regarding this task.

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EVIDENCE TO BE SUBMITTED
After completing this task, submit the following to your assessor a copy of
the national standards and guidelines for managing blood spills followed
for this task.
Supplementary Questions
Answer the following questions relevant to risk control.
i. Identify the title/s of the national standards used as reference in this task for risk
minimisation.
ii. Identify the title/s of the national guidelines used as reference in this task for risk
minimisation.
iii. List all the control measures you followed to minimise the risk of infection related
to blood spills. These control measures must be consistent with the national
standards and guidelines you referred to for this task.
a.
b.
c.

Task 1.2 – Dispose of Infectious Waste
While being observed by your assessor, you must dispose of infectious

waste following waste management procedures.

 Practical knowledge of waste management procedures
 Practical skills relevant to disposing of infectious waste
OBSERVATION FORM
Before starting this task, review the Workplace Assessment Task 1.2 -
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.
After completing this task, submit to your assessor a copy of the
state/territory requirements for waste management that you followed for
this task.

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Task 1.3 – Document and Report the Incident
While being observed by your assessor, you must document the incident
and meet with relevant individuals to report it.
STEPS TO TAKE
1. Accomplish an incident report form.
Use your organisation’s template for reporting incidents related to
breaches in infection control. You may also use the Infection
Incident Report template provided along with this workbook.
2. Meet with your supervisor, manager or responsible authorities to
report the incident.
3. Seek advice from your supervisor, manager or responsible
authorities for other actions you must take to address the incident.

 Practical knowledge of procedures relevant to documenting and
reporting breaches in infection control
 Practical skills relevant to reporting breaches in infection control
OBSERVATION FORM AND ASSESSOR’S CHECKLIST

Before starting this task, review the following checklists provided along
with this workbook.
 Workplace Assessment Task 1.3 - Observation Form
This form lists all the practical skills you need to demonstrate while
completing this task.
 Workplace Assessment Task 1.3 - Assessor’s Checklist
This form lists the criteria your submission must address to
complete this task satisfactorily.

YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.
After completing this task, submit the following to your assessor:
 Completed Infection Incident Report
 A copy of the organisational policies and procedures relevant to
documenting and reporting breaches in infection control

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Task 2 – Manage Other Body Fluid Spills

Task 2.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Infection Risk
to manage other bodily fluid spills and prevent the spread of infection.
STEPS TO TAKE
1. Identify the incident and assess the risk of contamination.
4. Remove the spill.
5. Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood.

control
OBSERVATION FORM
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.

After completing this task, submit to your assessor a copy of the national
standards and guide for managing bodily fluid spills followed for this task.
minimisation.
minimisation.
to blood spills. These control measures must be consistent with the national
standards and guidelines you referred to for this task.
a.
b.
c.

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OBSERVATION FORM
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.
state/territory guidelines for waste disposal that you followed for this
task.

STEPS TO TAKE


with this workbook.

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YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.

Task 3 – Manage Other Infection Risks

Task 3.1 – Apply Control Measures to Manage Infection Risk
to manage another infection risk and prevent the spread of infection.
STEPS TO TAKE
1. Identify the incident and assess the risk of contamination
4. Apply transmission-based procedures or enhanced cleaning as
required.
5. Follow protocols for care after exposure to the infection risk.

control
OBSERVATION FORM
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.

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After completing this task, submit to your assessor a copy of the relevant
standards or guidelines for managing an infection risk followed for this
task.
minimisation.
minimisation.
to the identified infection risk. These control measures must be consistent with
the national standards and guidelines you referred to for this task.






OBSERVATION FORM
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.
state/territory guidelines for waste disposal that you followed for this
task.

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STEPS TO TAKE


with this workbook.

YOUR ASSESSOR WILL

assessment.

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Assessment Workbook Checklist

TO THE CANDIDATE
When you have completed this assessment workbook, review your work, and ensure that:
You have completed all the Knowledge Assessments Questions.
You have completed the Practical Assessments in this workbook:
Practical Assignment Task 1
Practical Assignment Task 6.1

Workplace Assessment Task 1.1
Workplace Assessment Task 1.1 – Supplementary Questions
You have saved and submitted the following evidence:
This completed workbook
Assessment Workbook Cover Sheet signed and scanned
Practical Assignment Task 1 – Organisational policies and procedures for

managing exposure incidents

recording and documenting infection-related risks

recording and documenting infection-related incidents

reporting infection risks

reporting infection-related incidents

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Practical Assignment Task 6.1 – Organisational policies and procedures

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to
Workplace Assessment Task 1.1 – National standards and guidelines for

managing blood spills
Workplace Assessment Task 1.2 – State/territory requirements for waste

disposal
Workplace Assessment Task 1.3 – Infection Incident Report
Workplace Assessment Task 1.3 – A copy of the organisational policies

and procedures relevant to documenting and reporting breaches in
infection control

managing bodily fluid spills

disposal

infection control


managing an infection risk

disposal

infection control
IMPORTANT:
You must achieve a satisfactory result in ALL assessment tasks to be deemed
COMPETENT for the unit/s relevant to this workbook.
To be deemed satisfactory in the assessments contained in this workbook, you must
successfully complete all the requirements listed above according to the prescribed
benchmarks provided to the assessor.

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TO THE ASSESSOR
When you have completed assessing the assessment workbook, review the candidate’s
submissions against the checklist below:
The candidate has completed all the Knowledge Assessments Questions.
The candidate has completed the Practical Assessments in this workbook:

The candidate has saved and submitted the following evidence:
This completed workbook
Assessment Workbook Cover Sheet signed and scanned

managing exposure incidents

recording and documenting infection-related risks

recording and documenting infection-related incidents

reporting infection risks

reporting infection-related incidents

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for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

for reporting to

managing blood spills

disposal

infection control

managing bodily fluid spills

disposal

infection control


managing an infection risk

disposal

infection control
IMPORTANT:
The candidate must achieve a satisfactory result in ALL assessment tasks to be deemed
COMPETENT for the unit/s relevant to this workbook.
To be deemed satisfactory in the assessments contained in this workbook, the candidate
must successfully complete all the requirements listed above according to the prescribed
benchmarks.

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Record of Assessment (Assessor’s Use

Only)
RECORD OF ASSESSMENT
Candidate’s Name
RTO Name
RTO Contact Number
RTO Email Address
Assessor’s Name
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Unit of Competency
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Knowledge Assessment S NYS
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 13

Question 14
Question 15
Question 16
Question 17
Question 18
Question 19
Question 20
Question 21
Question 22
Question 23
Question 24
Question 25
Question 26
Question 27
Question 28
Question 29
Question 30
Question 31
Question 32
Question 33
Question 34
Question 35

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Question 36
Question 37
Question 38
Question 39
Question 40
Question 41
Question 42
Question 43
Question 44
Question 45
Practical Assessment
Practical Assignment S NYS
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Task 5

Practical Assignment S NYS
Task 6.1
Task 6.2
Task 6.3
Task 6.4
Task 6.5
Task 6.6
Task 7
Task 8
Task 9
Task 10
Workplace Assessment S NYS
Task 1.1
Task 1.2
Task 1.3
Task 2.1
Task 2.2
Task 2.3
Task 3.1
Task 3.2
Task 3.3

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Rules of Evidence S NYS
All knowledge and skills evidence submissions are valid
All knowledge and skills evidence submissions are authentic
All knowledge and skills evidence submissions are sufficient
All knowledge and skills evidence submissions are current
Signature Authentication Checklist

This checklist will guide you in authenticating the signatures provided by the candidate in their
assessment workbook and evidence submissions.
Read each checklist item and tick the box only if you confirm that the item is a true and accurate
reflection of the signature authentication you have conducted.
Checklist Completed
I have checked the signature provided by the candidate in the Assessment

Workbook Cover Sheet against the signature they provided to the Training
Provider.
I confirm the signature provided by the candidate in the Assessment Workbook

Cover Sheet matches the signature they provided to the Training Provider.
I confirm ALL signatures provided by the candidate in their evidence submissions

match with the signature they provided to the Training Provider.

Third-Party Verification Log

Instructions for the Assessor:
You are required to contact all third-party personnel involved in the candidate’s assessment to
verify the candidate’s performance and evidence submissions and to confirm with them whether the
candidate’s evidence submissions are true and accurate.
Complete this Third-Party Verification Log to document your completion of this process. When
completing this log, provide all of the following required information for each third-party personnel:
v. Name of third-party personnel contacted
vi. Role in the candidate’s assessment (e.g. workplace supervisor, observer, or candidate)
vii. Contact details (phone number or email address)
viii. Date contacted
You must also confirm that third-party personnel have verified the candidate’s evidence
submissions are true and accurate.
Name of Third- Role in the Contact Date Third-Party verifies

party Candidate’s Details (Phone contacted evidence submissions
Contacted Assessment number or of the candidate are
email address) true and accurate?
Yes No
Assessor’s Notes
Yes No
Assessor’s Notes
Yes No
Assessor’s Notes
Yes No
Assessor’s Notes

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Overall Result for the Relevant Workbook/s Satisfactory Not yet

satisfactory
Assessment Workbook
Overall Result for this Unit of Competency Competent Not yet

competent
IMPORTANT: To be deemed competent in the following unit of
competency, the candidate must be marked Satisfactory in all
the relevant workbook/s listed above.
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Assessor’s comments/feedback
Assessor Declaration
I declare that the results recorded in this Record of Assessment are true and accurate.
Assessor’s name Assessor’s signature
Date signed
End of Record of Assessment (For the Assessor’s Use Only)
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Resources Required for Assessment

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Accessing External Links

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Title Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention

First and Last Name

Name: Signature: Date signed:

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The state/territory where you are currently based or located in:

Australian Capital Territory South Australia

New South Wales Tasmania

Northern Territory Victoria

Queensland Western Australia

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a. Clinical governance and quality

b. Infection prevention and

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3. Listed below are common sources of infectious risks in the

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4. Answer the following questions about causes of infection.

i. Differentiate bacteria and viruses based on each criterion listed below.

Criterion Viruses Bacteria

ii. What are fungi?

iii. How do fungi cause infection?

iv. What are parasites?

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v. How do parasites cause infection?

vi. What are protozoa?

vii. How do protozoa cause infection?

viii. What are helminths?

ix. How do helminths cause infection?

Exposure Colonisation Infection Disease

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5. Answer the following questions about the chain of infection.

i. What is the chain of infection?

Write your answers in the spaces provided below: