10685NAT
Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste
Award issued
SAFSIW001 Remove sharps and infectious waste safely
$150 Face to Face – 4 hours (minimum)
It is recommended this unit be renewed every 12 months in line with industry standards. Locate the most current training package at www.training.gov.au.
Training is delivered in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au
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.
UNITS 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
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SAFSIW001 Remove sharps and infectious waste safely
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
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
COURSE LOCATIONS
Essential First Aid Training room is located at Essential First Aid Training / ITC, 38 Anderson Street, Port Hedland 6721.
This course may be delivered at an address that is convenient for you such as your workplace, home or site requested by the company or individual.
Essential First Aid Training offers a mobile service and can travel throughout Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman and to locations across the Pilbara in between.
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.