GOTAFE
Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This skill set will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to apply basic infection prevention and control principles.
With a focus on a variety of industry and work setting contexts, we ensure that you receive the necessary tools to implement standard and transmission-based precautions with precision, ensuring the utmost safety for all.
This course is suitable for individuals who work in or have access to work experience within the healthcare and community services industry.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton, VIC
- 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Ability to perform tasks that are essential to perform a job productively and to the required quality.
Ability to work effectively in a team or other organisation.
Ability to work safely.
Retain responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable.
Competent decision-making skills.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.
Health Care Worker
A Health Care Worker is employed in a range of settings to provide services to patients and clients. You may work directly with patients or you mig...
Personal Care Assistant
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities due to age, disability, or ill...
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
Patient Transport Officer
A Patient Transport Officer transfers patients to medical care in non-urgent situations. You might take people from their home to hospital or move...
Ambulance Transport Attendant
An Ambulance Transport Attendant transports patients to and from medical facilities, ensuring their comfort and safety while monitoring their condi...
Dental Assistant
Dental assistants receive patients into the surgery, then help them relax and prepare for treatment by a qualified dentist. During treatments you’l...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
