Course Overview:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and workers require skills to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking their daily duties. Einstein College of Australia offers the nationally recognised unit of competency “HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures” training to the individuals working in retail, food handling, transport and logistics sectors and help employers and employees to manage COVID-19 risks better.
Infection Prevention
is Everybody's
Business
This nationally recognised unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.
- Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
THE LEARNERS FOR THIS UNIT ARE FROM THE FOLLOWING SECTORS:
Retail
- Stand-alone and street stores
- Shops in shopping centres
- Cinemas and game arcades
- Convenience stores, including Petrol stations
- Supermarkets
- Retail areas within beauty salons, hairdressing salons, barbers and sporting facilities including gyms
- Indoor/outdoor markets
- Large and small retail businesses
Food handling
- Restaurants
- Cafes and casual dining
- Fast food outlets
- Catering operations and Meal delivery
- Aged care & disability facilities
- Mobile food/coffee carts, soup kitchens, etc.
- Sporting canteens
- Bars that incorporate food service
- Online food delivery businesses
Logistics and Transport
- Logistics and freight companies
- Courier companies
- Depots
- Customer sites
- Roadside service areas
- Service centres
- Distribution centres / warehouses
- Client workplaces
- Commercial buildings
- Yards and storage facilities
- Delivery operations for fast food chains, supermarkets and retail facilities
ENTRY CRITERIA
- Above 18 years old
- Sufficient LLN and computer skills
- Students need to have access to a computer and Internet
DURATION
1 Day Delivery
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include written work and observation.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
A learner may be to apply for RPL if they have gained competency from work, other programs, courses, life experience or training provided at work that is relevant to the unit. The College recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Online Delivery
Practical Placement at Workplace
Self-study
- All trainings are delivered online.
- All knowledge assessments are completed online.
- The practical assessments at workplace are observed via Zoom or video recording (during the COVID-19 pandemic).
AWARD
After successfully completing this unit, learners will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
