This qualification plan targets persons who want to begin their career as an Anaesthetic Technician within the Community Services, Allied Health Industry. Applicants for the Anaesthetic Technician’s post can be identified from staff already employed in the medical field or anyone who wants to pursue a career in this profession. The competencies for this qualification for the CSA21122 NVQ-J Level 2 in Anaesthetic Technology covers the industry-based specification of performance required for persons whose job function requires them to perform in an assistive role in carrying out their work duties. These Competency Standards are geared towards learner assisting the anaesthesia care provider and nursing staff with positioning, preparing, and using equipment, supplies, and medications during the administration of anaesthesia and to assist the practicing Anaesthetist with special procedures and provide support in anaesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases. The Anaesthetic Technician plays a major role in the day-to-day maintenance of equipment and in troubleshooting faults while providing basic repairs.

• Listing ID: 5918
• Field of Study: Anaesthetic Technology
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level: Level 2 - Certificate II
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: CSA21222
• ISCED Code: 09 Health and Welfare - 091 Health - 0914 Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Technology
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Number of Credits: 68