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.

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

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

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:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.

Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions. 

Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (minimum duration 1 hour) 

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

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.

This certificate does not require renewal

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.