{"id":5620,"date":"2025-10-09T08:06:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T00:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emcare.com.au\/staging\/?post_type=dt_portfolio&#038;p=5620"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:09:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T05:09:49","slug":"safe-handling-sharps-infectious-waste-training","status":"publish","type":"dt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/emcare.com.au\/staging\/courses\/safe-handling-sharps-infectious-waste-training\/","title":{"rendered":"11124NAT &#8211; Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754281206006{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754276887237{padding-right: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste Training<\/h1>\n<h2>11124NAT \u2013 Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste Training<\/strong> course (11124NAT) provides the knowledge and practical skills required to safely identify, handle and dispose of sharps, infectious waste and cytotoxic waste in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements. <strong>Furthermore<\/strong>, this nationally recognised course is suitable for workers who may encounter hazardous waste in healthcare, construction, cleaning, maintenance, transport and many other industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Throughout this Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste Training course<\/strong>, participants learn how to minimise exposure risks, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safely dispose of hazardous materials and complete workplace documentation. <strong>As a result<\/strong>, participants develop the confidence to protect themselves, their colleagues and the public.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Should Complete This Course?<\/h2>\n<p>This course is suitable for anyone who may come into contact with sharps, infectious waste or cytotoxic waste during their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For example<\/strong>, this includes workers in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthcare and hospitals<\/li>\n<li>Aged care facilities<\/li>\n<li>Disability support services<\/li>\n<li>Community and home care<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning and sanitation<\/li>\n<li>Construction and demolition<\/li>\n<li>Grounds maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Public transport<\/li>\n<li>Emergency response services<\/li>\n<li>Local government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n<p>During this course you will learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify sharps, infectious waste and cytotoxic waste<\/li>\n<li>Recognise workplace hazards<\/li>\n<li>Apply infection prevention and control procedures<\/li>\n<li>Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/li>\n<li>Safely collect and dispose of exposed sharps<\/li>\n<li>Safely manage hidden sharps<\/li>\n<li>Dispose of infectious waste correctly<\/li>\n<li>Complete workplace risk assessments<\/li>\n<li>Report incidents and hazards correctly<\/li>\n<li>Follow relevant legislation and workplace procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Therefore<\/strong>, participants gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.<\/p>\n<h2>Units Delivered<\/h2>\n<p>Training and assessment are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.<\/p>\n<p>Successful participants will receive nationally recognised certification for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>11124NAT \u2013 Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste<\/li>\n<li>NAT11124001 \u2013 Remove Sharps and Infectious Waste Safely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Course Delivery<\/h2>\n<p>This course can be completed at an Emcare WA training facility or delivered onsite for workplaces and group bookings. <strong>Alternatively<\/strong>, eligible participants may complete online learning before attending the practical assessment.<\/p>\n<h2>Course Duration<\/h2>\n<p>Course duration may vary depending on the delivery method.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refresher:<\/strong> Minimum 150 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Face-to-face:<\/strong> Minimum 240 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online with face-to-face:<\/strong> 60-minute practical assessment session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Entry Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Participants must demonstrate the following before commencing training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical capability to complete practical assessment activities<\/li>\n<li>Language, literacy and numeracy skills to interpret workplace procedures<\/li>\n<li>Oral and written communication skills to complete workplace documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In addition<\/strong>, participants completing online learning must have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access.<\/p>\n<h2>Assessment Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>This course includes practical demonstrations, documentation and theory assessment.<\/p>\n<h3>Practical Assessment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Safely dispose of a single exposed sharp<\/li>\n<li>Safely manage multiple exposed and hidden sharps<\/li>\n<li>Safely dispose of infectious waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Documentation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete a workplace Risk Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Theory Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>Participants must complete a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Certificate Renewal<\/h2>\n<p>This nationally recognised certificate does not currently require renewal.<\/p>\n<h2>Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support<\/h2>\n<p>Before commencing training, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/allenstraining.com.au\/about\/student-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Handbook<\/a> for information regarding learner rights, responsibilities, complaints, appeals and available support services.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Workplace Safety Courses<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/courses\/hltaid011-provide-first-aid\/\">Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/courses\/hltaid009-provide-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation\/\">CPR Course (HLTAID009)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/courses\/hltwhs005-conduct-manual-tasks-safely-personal-care-workers\/\">Manual Handling Training (HLTWHS005)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/courses\/hlthps006-assist-clients-with-medication\/\">Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Refund, Deferral and Cancellation Policy<\/h2>\n<p>For information regarding refunds, non-attendance, deferrals and cancellations, please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/f3d0879e-9594-4936-80e1-44f7dd5725da.filesusr.com\/ugd\/798f31_e963dfcd40a14a68a9a10340a38c0cf2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deferral and Cancellation Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Training and assessment are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner 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