COVID-19 Skill Sets
These free short Infection Control skill sets will help workers ensure their workplaces are safe for themselves and the community.
Government-funded skill sets
The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments are funding the delivery of Infection Control training to help upskill workers to administer and implement infection control policies and procedures within workplaces. The skill sets are available for employers and employees in businesses where COVID-safe practices are vital.
Short Courses
Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set (BSBSS00095)
Stay ahead of the curve with our free cross-sector Infection Control skill set for employers and workers in Victorian businesses with units tailored towards the Business, Construction, Hair & Beauty, Accommodation and Food, and Manufacturing industries.
Infection control Skill Set (HLTSS00064)
Learn the skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures in health and direct care contexts in response to COVID-19 and other infection risks.
Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling) (HLTSS00066)
Learn the skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures in the food handling industry in response to COVID-19 and other infection risks.
Infection control Skill Set (Retail) (HLTSS00065)
Learn the skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures in the retail industry in response to COVID-19 and other infection risks.
Further Course Details
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be currently employed in Victoria in a customer facing role.
- You must not have previously completed any skill set.
- The skill sets contain online learning. Participants will need basic computer skills (for example search the internet, write word documents and use email).
Attendance and Commitment
- Online self-paced engagement in learning content, activities and assessment.
Assessment Method
- Online knowledge quizzes
- Workplace/virtual workplace demonstration
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