100% Online Non accredited Sharps and Infectious Waste Awareness
100% Online Non Accredited Sharps and Infectious Waste Awareness
Course Description
Training and assessment delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
This Non-accredited Sharps and Infectious Waste Awareness course gives individuals a practical understanding of how to safely handle and manage sharps and infectious waste in the workplace. It is designed to support workplace health and safety by reducing the risk of injury, contamination, and infection. Participants will learn how to identify, handle, and dispose of sharps and infectious materials in line with relevant Australian guidelines and workplace procedures. The course promotes awareness and safe behaviour in environments where exposure to these hazards may occur. By completing this course, students will gain a basic understanding of the different types of sharps and infectious waste, potential risks and health impacts, safe handling and disposal methods, Personal protective equipment (PPE) use, spill management and incident response, relevant legislation and workplace procedures. This course supports a safer workplace and helps meet duty of care obligations under Australian health and safety laws.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered fully online.
About this course
Course Content
- Acknowledgement of Country (Video)
- Sharps and Infectious Waste Section 1 – Introduction to Sharps and Infectious Waste (Presentation)
- Sharps and Infectious Waste Section 2 – Transmission of Disease (Presentation)
- Risk Assessment (Video)
- Infection Control - Cleaning & managing exposure (Presentation)
- Debrief (Video)
- What Your Employer Must Do to Keep You Safe (Video)
- Overview of Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste (Video)
- Non-accredited Sharps Awareness - Theory Questions (Assessment)
Entry Requirements
Learning content is provided in an online format within the course. The assessment component consists of multiple choice questions.
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Work your way through each of the sections below. All sections must be completed.
When all the learning has been completed and you have correctly answered all the theory questions, you will receive an email regarding your certificate.
For support with this course, please submit a student support request from your student dashboard.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
Learner Right, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.
