About this unit cluster

The HLTWHS002 -Follow safe work practices for direct client care and the HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures units describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.

This unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, in both centre-based and home-based service provision.

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Summary of assessment tasks required

Assessment Task 1  Knowledge Questions
This task requires the learner to complete 57 written responses to knowledge questions, across 3 domains (Working safely, Manual Handling and Infection Control)

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Assessment Task 2 Projects
The learner is to participate in one:

1. (1) Project – WHS Meeting (to be conducted during the scheduled online tutorial – please check your schedule for available dates)
2. (1) Project – Risk Assessment

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Assessment Task 4 Workplace Observations

Within the workplace (or during your practical placement) you will be required to demonstrate skills across the following areas

1. (1) Infection Control and Prevention Activity
2. (1) Manual Handling Activity
3. Respond to one (1) Emergency Situation Activity

Refer to your Student Practical Placement Logbook for the requirements of these tasks.

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