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11124NAT – Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste - includes NAT11124001 - Remove sharps and infectious waste safely.

 

Handling sharps and infectious waste safely is really important as getting it wrong can put you, your loved ones and others at risk.

This course gives you the know-how and practical skills to stay safe, follow the rules, and handle sharps and infectious waste with confidence, time and time again.

Learn how to protect yourself, your family, your team, and your workplace.

Stay Safe. Protect Others. Handle Hazards with Confidence.

$95 per person

Overview

Regardless of your workplace, whether in healthcare, home care, construction, public transportation, cleaning, or emergency response, you may encounter sharps, cytotoxic (toxic to cells), or infectious waste. Knowing how to handle these hazards safely isn’t just important, it’s essential.

 

What you will learn

In this course, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to:

✤ Safely handle and dispose of sharp objects, such as needles, syringes and other medical equipment

✤ Safely manage hazardous waste

✤ Identification of different types of sharps and infectious waste

✤ Understand the serious health risks of improper handling

✤ Procedures for managing spills and accidental exposures

✤ Protect yourself, your colleagues, clients, and the wider community

By the end of the training, you’ll feel confident and prepared, turning potentially dangerous situations into safe, controlled ones. Don’t leave safety to chance, equip yourself with the skills that matter.

Who is this course for

This course is typically required for people working in roles such as healthcare, aged care, disability support, cleaning and housekeeping, waste management, childcare and education, security, emergency response, local council and parks services, and the beauty or tattoo industries, essentially anyone who may encounter or dispose of sharps or infectious waste in their workplace.

Entry requirements

You don’t need any prior experience. All that’s required is a willingness to learn.

Certification

When you complete the 11124NAT Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste course, you’ll receive your certificate by email as a soft copy.

Duration

Online delivery with face-to-face assessment: A minimum of 60 minutes for the face-to-face portion, plus self-paced online study.

Face-to-face course: A minimum of 4 hours for the full course.

Payment Terms

Payment Terms

✤ Payment can be made via direct deposit after booking.

✤ A $30 booking fee is required to secure your position.

✤ A separate agreement between the client and Ascent First Aid Training determines group booking payment terms.

✤ Full payment is required prior to course commencement.

✤ Certificates will only be issued once full payment has been received by Ascent First Aid Training.

Price

$95 per person (includes all materials used in the course).

Call us to enquire about group discounts!

Approximate duration

Face to face - approx 4 hours

Refresher - approx 2.5 (face to face)

All training is delivered in line with current best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring the best possible safety outcomes.

Payment Terms

✤ Payment can be made via direct deposit after booking.

✤ A separate agreement between the client and Ascent First Aid Training determines group booking payment terms.

✤ Full payment is required prior to course commencement. (Call us to discuss payment options at the time of course commencement)

✤ Certificates will only be issued once full payment has been received by Ascent First Aid Training.