11124NAT - Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste


This course is designed for people who may come into contact with sharps and cytotoxic and/ or infectious waste as part of their role. This includes but is not limited to medical and homecare, construction, demolition, cleaning, grounds maintenance, public transport, accident scenes, and many other job roles and industries.


You will learn how to safely handle and dispose of sharp objects, infectious and cytotoxic waste as well as the knowledge to understand the health risks of mishandling sharps, cytotoxic and infectious waste.


The following units will be included in your certificate:


  • 11124NAT - Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste
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  • NAT11124001 - Remove sharps and infectious waste safely
Entry Requirements


An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
  • Language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret policy, procedural and legislative documents
  • Oral and written communication skills to clarify/follow instructions and complete report documentation

Online study options: Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.


Course Duration   



Mode
Duration
Refresher
2 hours
Full Face to Face
4 hours
Online
1 hour min
Roles and Responsibilities


Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Provider of Training and Assessment


This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens  Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909  by Argent Training

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Payment Terms & Refund Policy


  • Courses must be paid in full before the course commences.
  • Organisations can be invoiced for group courses.
  •  Client cancels course with greater than 2 business days’ notice – no cancellation fee applies
  • Client cancels course with less than 2 business days’ notice and prior to training – 50% cancellation fee applies
  • Client cancels course on the day of training, or does not give notice of cancelled course – full course fee applies


See Terms and Conditions for full details

PRICE


11124NAT - Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste


$135 / person


PRICE


11124NAT - Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste


$135 / person


Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:


    • Basic disposal of a single exposed sharp
    • Complex disposal of multiple exposed and hidden sharps
    • Disposal of infectious waste

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:


  • Complete a risk assessment


Theory assessment -   A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.






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