This qualification covers workers who have role in the maintenance of, or who undertake a supervisory or senior role in a hospital or forensic mortuary or are involved with a tissue banking service
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Senior mortuary technician
Senior mortuary assistant
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
10 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
6 core units
4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
Core units
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
HLTMT515C Manage compliance with mortuary standards and regulations
HLTWHS456A Identify, assess and control WHS risk in own work
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following sample of relevant electives may facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
* MSL974006A Perform biological procedures, MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination and MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques are pre-requisites for this elective unit
To gain entry into HLT51907 Diploma of Mortuary Theatre Practice a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the HLT41607 Certificate IV in Mortuary Practice: