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Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

HLT37015
HealthCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
14Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
12Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT37015, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Sterilisation AssistantSterilisation technicianInstrument technician
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT37015 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 14 units: 10 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBINS302Organise workplace information
BSBOPS301Maintain business resources
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTSTE001Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
HLTSTE002Inspect and pack reusable medical devices
HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
HLTSTE004Manage sterile stock
HLTSTE005Care for reusable medical devices
HLTSTE006Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT37015 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

12 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NURSING AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Skills Training AustralasiaBased in VIC · Registered since 2000→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
SWC TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1997→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→
The GordonBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
TIME Education and Training Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2004→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.