HLTTHE001 — Handle and care for operating theatre equipment

1 Select and prepare operating theatre equipment

• 1.1Identify equipment and consumables requirements, based on consultation with operating theatre team, review of operating list and surgeon preferences
• 1.2Set up, correctly position, and check equipment and consumables in accordance with standard and additional infection control procedures
• 1.3Assemble, connect and test components in accordance with specific equipment requirements
• 1.4Re-position equipment during theatre procedures, as required by specific procedure
• 1.5Accurately document the use of theatre equipment as required
• 1.6Withdraw from use and replace equipment if considered not safe for use

2 Support equipment maintenance

• 2.1Identify and correct minor equipment problems within scope of own job role
• 2.2Refer equipment maintenance to a specialist as required by scope and nature of problem and organisation policy and procedures
• 2.3Maintain accurate maintenance log book as required
• 2.4Schedule equipment for maintenance based on the needs of the operating theatre
• 2.5Maintain communication with relevant operating theatre staff in relation to equipment maintenance

3 Disassemble and store operating theatre equipment

• 3.1Follow shut-down procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
• 3.2Assemble and disassemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manual task risk principles
• 3.3Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures
• 3.4Clean equipment using cleaning agent suited to the equipment and in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
• 3.5Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manual task risk principles

4 Contribute to operating theatre operations

• 4.1Provide clear and correct instructions on equipment operation to individual members of the theatre team as required
• 4.2Review equipment effectiveness from a theatre technician’s perspective and provide feedback to relevant personnel
• 4.3Participate as required in team evaluations of equipment being considered for potential purchase and share information from the theatre technician’s perspective

What does an assessment tool for HLTTHE001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTTHE001 needs to address all 29 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTTHE001?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTTHE001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for HLTTHE001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing HLTTHE001 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of HLTTHE001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.