Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
(HLTINFCOV001)
HLTINFCOV001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures is a nationally recognised unit of competency and is part of the skill set HLTSS00067 – Infection control (Transport and Logistics).
My Freight Career (RTO 90489) is now offering this unit as a practical, easy-to-understand, interactive online course that can be delivered anywhere at any time and at your own pace.
After completing this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to:
- follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures; and
- Implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations operating in the transport and logistics industry.
Course Details:
Course Outline:
- Types of microorganisms (good and bad)
- How microorganisms can colonize, cause infection, and infection disease
- Types of pathogens and their effects
- How the immune system works
- The chain of infection and modes of infection transmission
- Standard precautions used to control and prevent infectious disease
- The role of infection control and prevention policies and procedures in the workplace
- Infection prevention and control risk management
- How you can comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures in the workplace
Course Materials:
- A video presentation produced by MFC to provide the information required for you to learn and obtain the required COR knowledge.
- Written manual and learner guide materials
- Activities and knowledge checks to determine if you are ready to undertake the assessment;
Assessment
As this is a nationally recognised unit of competency you will be assessed once you have completed all training materials and course requirements. Assessment will be carried out by a qualified MFC Assessor and all questions will require a satisfactory assessment before you will be awarded competency. See FAQ below for more information about the assessment including resubmissions.
Delivery Mode
Online – the course is self-paced and includes knowledge checks and multiple choice questions throughout
Course Duration
25 hours (approx.) depending on your level of industry experience and current knowledge
Prerequisites
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English text and complete basic mathematical calculations to at least the level of Australian year 10 schooling or equivalent.
Enrolment Requirements
There are no pre-requisites requirements to complete the HLTINFCOV001 unit of competency. However, in order to complete an online training and assessment course with MFC you will need to:
- Complete a short LL&N (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test, to ensure you have the required skill level* to complete the course.
- Complete an enrolment form which includes providing your USI (unique student identifier), and photo identification.
Assessment Requirements
Once completed and submitted your assessment will be assessed by a qualified MFC Assessor. All questions require a satisfactory assessment for you to achieve competency. The Assessor will provide notes on any question that has not been assessed as satisfactory and you can review your material and have another attempt at the assessment. You have until the end of your course period or up to five attempts, (whichever comes first) to successfully complete the assessment.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the training and assessment requirements and materials you will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment of competency in HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Fees: $395
For all enquiries, bulk bookings and bookings for current client account holders please send us an email, fill out our online enquiry form or call 1300 881 075.
For past students, please use our return enrolment form.
Who is this for?
Why Complete this Course?
Now more than ever it is important for everyone to understand how infectious agents can be transmitted and how to protect ourselves and others from transmission. Under commonwealth workplace health and safety legislation employees have a duty to:
- take reasonable care of their own health and safety in the workplace;
- take reasonable care of the health and safety of others in the workplace; and
- cooperate with their employer about any action they take to comply with workplace health and safety.
Employers have a primary duty of care to staff, including visitors, and are responsible for health and safety in the workplace.
This course will help you to understand how to keep safe and prevent and control the spread of infectious disease. The course provides the skills and knowledge to implement standard precautions to prevent and control infection in the transport and logistics workplace and focuses on the importance of following workplace policies and procedures to protect yourself, co-workers, customers, and the community against the transmission of infectious disease.
Who should complete this course?
This course has been designed for anyone currently working in or wanting to enter the transport and logistics/supply chain industries including:
- Freight Forwarders
- Customs Brokers
- Priority/Express Transport Providers
- Logistics Organisations
- Road Transport Organisations
- Warehouse or Depot Operations
- Consignor’s/Owners/Sellers/Exporters of Goods
- Consignee’s/Buyers/Receivers/Importers of Goods
The course can be completed by staff at any level within an organisation. It is also suitable for anyone interested in learning more about the industry or thinking about entering the transport and logistics/supply chain industries and would like to gain accreditation in a nationally recognised unit of competency.
Start Today!
Enrol now to get started. For all enquiries, bulk bookings and bookings for current client account holders please send us an email, fill out our online enquiry form or call 1300 881 075. For past students, please use our return enrolment form.
FAQ
Who is My Freight Career?
My Freight Career (MFC) is both an RTO (Registered Training Organisation), and GTO (Group Training Organisation). We have been successfully delivering training in transport and logistics nationally recognised units of competency, certifications, and qualifications, for the freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain industries for more than 20 years. Our Assessors are industry experienced and qualified, and our material is relevant and current to the freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain industries.
My Freight Career’s RTO code is 90489.
Why self-paced learning?
Self-paced learning is constructed in a way that you the learner can work through the course material at your own pace and in your own time. We understand that learners undertaking this course may work in an environment where time for study and learning is limited, so a flexible approach to when you can complete the course will best suit your needs.
My Freight Career’s course is delivered to you using the latest e-learning platform, so it is ready and available to you at any time of the day or night.
What support is offered from Myfreightcareer?
During the hours of 0830 to 1700 AEST any support request sent via e-mail will be answered by one of our qualified and experienced trainers. All requests sent outside of these hours will be answered at the earliest convenience of our trainers the next day.
Do I have to complete the course in one go, or can I log in and out when needed?
You can login as many times as you like. You can save your work at anytime and return as many times as required during your training.
When does the course start?
As the course is self-paced the start date will be once you choose to enrol and payment is received. It is then up to the learner to complete the course at a time that suits them via tablet, PC & smartphone.
What happens if I do not know the answer to a question or can't complete an assessment?
You can review your learning resources at any time to assist you when completing the assessment. MFC Assessors will provide you with notes for any question you have not answered satisfactorily and you can then reattempt the question. You have until the end of your course period or up to five attempts (whichever comes first) to successfully complete the assessment.
Can I have access to my training records?
Your records are securely stored. Please contact My Freight Career if you need your training records (you will be required to verify your details).
How will I be assessed?
The assessment will include short written knowledge responses, an Industry scenario analysis, a simulated workplace task and completion of COR Breach Reports.