COURSE

11124NAT

Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste

Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste
COURSE IDENTIFIER

11124NAT

Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste
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Course requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

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.

Units Being Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

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

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Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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You will learn

This course is intended to provide participants with a range of knowledge, skills, generic and specific competencies to assist in performing their job role safely in areas in which sharps or infectious waste are present.

If you work or volunteer as a council ranger, public worker, in the parks and city service industry, as a domestic or commercial cleaner, medical staff, first aid officer, waste and recycling collection and processing staff, auto-repair and auto-towing service operator or in public transport then this course is a must for you

When your job role requires you to regularly or occasionally handle sharps and infectious waste, or are responsible for managing public areas were at risk of injury from incidents involving needle-sticks and human waste, you should understand and be able to do so avoiding risk of injury or contamination.

This course teaches you the ability to implement controls for potential hazards related to sharps and infectious waste, safely dispose of sharps and infectious waste and complete relevant workplace documentation.

Assessment activities

Performance tasks:

  • 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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