Sharps
11124NAT Safe Handling Of Sharps And Infectious Waste
Group booking · five or more · needles, sharps and infectious waste
Five or more staff · quote on request
11124NAT is the nationally recognised course in the safe handling of sharps and infectious waste. It is aimed at disability support, health, cleaning, waste and community workers who may find needles or deal with body-fluid waste.
Groups of five or more. We can deliver at your site so the scenarios match how your team actually works. Quote on request.
What you’ll learn
- Recognise sharps and infectious waste hazards
- Use PPE and approved containers
- Pick up and dispose of sharps without injury
- Clean spills and report incidents under workplace procedure
Entry requirements
Prerequisite: none.
No first aid certificate is required unless your employer asks for one in the same booking.
You must be able to take part in the practical handling tasks.
Course duration
A focused session, often a few hours including assessment. We confirm the timetable with your group size.
Course delivery
Five or more participants. Your workplace or Tweed Heads South. Scenarios can be set in a disability house, clinic, school or industrial site.
Units
- 11124NAT Safe handling of sharps and infectious waste
Certificate renewal
Follow your organisation’s WHS policy. Many employers refresh this training every one to three years, or after an incident.
Assessment
Written questions and practical demonstration of safe sharps pickup, container use and spill response.
Learner rights
Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of ABC Licence Training RTO 3399. See the student handbook for rights, complaints and refunds.