HLTTHE003 — Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support

1 Maintain sterile field

• 1.1Conform with aseptic principles when moving around a sterile field to prevent contamination
• 1.2Report personal and other staff breaches of aseptic principles to the relevant staff in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

2 Monitor equipment performance

• 2.1Switch on warning devices and check correct operation
• 2.2Check levels of gas, electrical and vacuum supplies are adequate for procedure and confirm back-up supply as required
• 2.3Observe equipment while in use, recognise faults, and take immediate action to avoid danger to clients, staff and equipment in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
• 2.4Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment
• 2.5Complete accurate equipment documentation in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3 Attach and detach equipment

• 3.1Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
• 3.2Select appropriate client attachments and attach safely and securely to appropriate sites under the guidance of medical staff
• 3.3Re-position client attachments during theatre procedures as required
• 3.4Safely detach client attachments using techniques that minimise risk of damage to client, staff or equipment
• 3.5Provide counter-traction during orthopaedic and plastic procedures and manipulations as directed

4 Connect irrigation

• 4.1Select correct irrigation and sequencing for operative procedure under the guidance of the medical staff
• 4.2Check information about irrigation type, sterile integrity and expiry date
• 4.3Connect irrigation to sterile giving set using correct aseptic techniques
• 4.4Change irrigation using aseptic techniques
• 4.5Communicate the volume, type and number of irrigation bags to scout nurse
• 4.6Dispose of used irrigation bags/giving sets according to organisational policy and procedures

5 Adjust surgical equipment

• 5.1Handle surgical equipment under the guidance of medical staff and within manufacturer’s guidelines
• 5.2Connect surgical equipment to electrical, vacuum, gas supply in accordance with standard operating procedures
• 5.3Adjust surgical equipment settings in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines under guidance of surgical and anaesthetic medical staff
• 5.4Clearly communicate accurate readings to medical staff as required
• 5.5Recognise and clearly communicate alarms/warnings, abnormal readings and equipment usage times to medical staff as required
• 5.6Use aseptic techniques to pass sterile equipment/lines from the surgical team and connect to surgical equipment

What does an assessment tool for HLTTHE003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTTHE003 needs to address all 33 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 1 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 HLTTHE003?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTTHE003 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 HLTTHE003 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing HLTTHE003 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 HLTTHE003, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.