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10685NAT Course In SAFE HANDLING OF SHARPS AND INFECTIOUS WASTE

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.

$150

per person

Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste

duration:
Online
(180 Minutes Face To Face With Online Pre-Course Training)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO ENROLMENT

Unit Being Delivered

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

10685NAT Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste

  • SAFSIW001 Remove sharps and infectious waste safely

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

Course Delivery

This course will be delivered:

Entry Requirements

  • 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
  • Physically implement hazard control, use personal protective equipment and infection prevention, apply safe manual handling techniques, handle and dispose of sharps and infectious waste using available resources and equipment.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

Course Duration
(face to face)

  • Face to Face – 3 hours (minimum) full face to face course with Online Pre-Course Training

Certificate Renewal Requirements

No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

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 for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Course Fees and Payments

• Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

Payment Terms

Payment for individual participants is required to be completed upfront via:

– Credit Card Online

After payment has been received by LA First Aid the following will occur:

– participant will receive an email confirmation containing the details of the course they are booked into (including time, location, course type); AND

– receipt of payment.

Once training has successfully been completed, each participant will receive an email to log in and download a PDF version of their certificate.

WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR COURSES?

Learning Activities

Delivery of course information and learning activities

Assessment Activities

  • Practical scenario demonstrations –
    • Scenario 1 – basic disposal of a single exposed sharp:
    • Scenario 2 – complex disposal of multiple exposed and hidden sharps
    • Scenario 3 – disposal of infectious waste
  • Documentation – Completion of 2 risk assessment forms (1 each for scenario 2 & 3).
  • Verbal questioning and explanations – These 5 oral questions must be answered by each student.
  • Theory assessment – A written exam consisting of 15 multiple choice questions to be completed at the end of the training session. This can be conducted as an open book assessment and students are able to refer to their Learners resource material. The student must successfully answer all questions.

Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste FAQ's

The Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste Course delivered by LA First Aid Gold Coast can be completed through several delivery methods. Each method and minimum time is listed below:

  • Online delivery with face to face Practical assessment – self paced online learning with a scheduled 180 minute face to face practical assessment.

The Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste Course delivered by LA First Aid costs $150 per person.

There is no recommended renewal for this course.
  • 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
  • Physically implement hazard control, use personal protective equipment and infection prevention, apply safe manual handling techniques, handle and dispose of sharps and infectious waste using available resources and equipment.

The Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste Course delivered by LA First Aid Gold Coast can be booked by calling us today.
Provider of Training and Assessment

 This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of
Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by LA First Aid.