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11124NAT – Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste

  • Cost

    From $2,145 GST-free

    for up to 10 participants

  • Delivery

    Online and face-to-face

    Blended learning

  • Duration

    2 hours face-to-face

    Plus up to 5.5 hours online

  • Validity

    No industry-recommended renewal period is specified.

    Employers should consult with their WHS team or safety advisors to determine appropriate refresher intervals.

  • Location

    ACTWELL Training Facility

    Or on site at your workplace

Handle sharps and infectious waste safely, every time

11124NAT – Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste and NAT11124001 – Remove Sharps and Infectious Waste Safely | Canberra, ACT

Overview

Sharps training for teams whose work brings them near needles, syringes and contaminated waste. Incorrect handling remains one of the most preventable causes of workplace needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure. This nationally recognised course, 11124NAT, gives your team the practical skills to handle, remove and dispose of sharps and infectious waste safely.

Needle-stick injuries and blood-borne pathogen exposure are among the most preventable workplace incidents in Australia. They still happen. Usually because procedures were not followed, not understood, or never properly taught.

Your team will learn how to handle, remove and dispose of sharps and infectious waste safely. We work through the real procedures and decisions people face on the job, not abstract theory.

The course is built around the real procedures and decision points workers face on the job, not abstract theory.

This course is delivered for private groups only. ACTWELL can come to your site or host your team at our Fyshwick training facility.

What is included

On successful completion, you will receive the following nationally recognised qualifications:

  • 11124NATCourse in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste
  • NAT11124001Remove Sharps and Infectious Waste Safely

Who this course is for

This course is designed for workers in roles where exposure to sharps, cytotoxic waste or infectious waste may occur, including:

  • Medical and home care services
  • Disability and aged care services
  • Construction and demolition
  • Cleaning and waste services
  • Grounds maintenance and outdoor work
  • Public transport and public-facing roles

What you will learn

  • Identify sharps, cytotoxic and infectious waste in a range of environments
  • Understand the health risks associated with incorrect handling and disposal
  • Safely remove and dispose of exposed and concealed sharps
  • Manage and dispose of infectious waste in line with workplace procedures
  • Complete a risk assessment for sharps and infectious waste scenarios
  • Use appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment
  • Complete required documentation accurately
  • This course is practical and scenario-based, focusing on the situations workers are most likely to encounter on the job.

How you will be assessed

To complete this course, you will need to:

  • Safely dispose of a single exposed sharp
  • Safely dispose of multiple exposed and hidden sharps
  • Safely dispose of infectious waste
  • Complete a risk assessment
  • Complete required documentation to the appropriate standard
  • Complete a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions

Course details

Certification validity

  • No industry-recommended renewal period is specified. Employers should consult with their WHS team or safety advisors to determine appropriate refresher intervals.

Delivery format

  • Blended learning, online theory plus face-to-face practical
  • Or full face-to-face, available on request

This course is delivered and assessed by ACTWELL First Aid & Training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Information about student rights, responsibilities, and complaints processes is available in the Allens Training Student Handbook.

  • Cost

    From $2,145 GST-free

    for up to 10 participants

  • Delivery

    Online and face-to-face

  • Duration

    2 hours face-to-face

    Plus up to 5.5 hours online

  • Location

    ACTWELL Training Facility

Contact us

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Request a Private Booking

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Renewal cycle

When should I renew?

This is an example renewal cycle starting from your most recent Provide First Aid course. Your specific dates will depend on when you completed each qualification. Check your certificate for your actual renewal dates.
  • INITIAL

    HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

    You complete your Provide First Aid course. This includes HLTAID009 (CPR) and HLTAID010 (Basic Emergency Life Support) — so all three qualifications are current from this single course.

  • YEAR 1

    HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Your CPR qualification is recommended for annual refresh. Since your First Aid (HLTAID011) is still current at this point in the example, you only need to book the shorter CPR course this year.

  • YEAR 2

    HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Year two — another CPR refresh. Your First Aid is still valid for one more year, so CPR-only is all you need again.

  • YEAR 3

    Thinking of booking early?

    In this example, your First Aid renewal is just two months away. If you book CPR now as a standalone, your first aid will lapse in a matter of weeks. We recommend booking the full HLTAID011 instead — it includes CPR, so you’ll update both qualifications in one session and avoid a renewal blunder.

Renewal cycle

Childcare First Aid & CPR Renewal Cycle

  • INITIAL

    HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

    You complete your Provide First Aid in an education and care setting course. This includes HLTAID009 (CPR) and HLTAID010 (Basic Emergency Life Support) and HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid)— so all four qualifications are current from this single course.

  • YEAR 1

    HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Your CPR qualification is recommended for annual refresh. Since your First Aid (HLTAID012) is still current at this point in the example, you only need to book the shorter CPR course this year.

  • YEAR 2

    HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Year two — another CPR refresh. Your First Aid is still valid for one more year, so CPR-only is all you need again.

  • YEAR 3

    Thinking of booking early?

    In this example, your First Aid renewal is just two months away. If you book CPR now as a standalone, your first aid will lapse in a matter of weeks. We recommend booking the full HLTAID012 instead — it includes CPR and first aid, so you’ll update all your qualifications in one session and avoid a renewal blunder.

Renewal cycle

Occupational First Aid Skill Set: Renewal Timeline

  • INITIAL

    RENEW ANNUALLY – HLTSS00068 – Occupational First Aid Skill Set

    You’ve completed the full Occupational First Aid Skill Set. This includes HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID015 and HLTAID016 — all qualifications are current from today’s date.

  • YEAR 1

    HLTAID009 and HLTAID015 due

    Both HLTAID009 (CPR) and HLTAID015 (Advanced Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy) are recommended for annual refresh. These can usually be completed together in a single session. Your HLTAID011, HLTAID014 and HLTAID016 qualifications remain current.

  • YEAR 2

    HLTAID009 and HLTAID015 due

    HLTAID009 and HLTAID015 are due again. Same as last year — book both together to stay current. Your three-year qualifications are still valid for one more year.

  • YEAR 3

    Thinking of Booking Just CPR and Advanced Resus?

    Your full Occupational First Aid renewal is coming up soon. If you book CPR and Advanced Resuscitation now as standalone courses, the rest of your qualifications will lapse in a matter of weeks. We recommend booking the full HLTSS00068 instead — it includes CPR, Advanced Resuscitation and everything else, so you’ll update all seven qualifications in one session and avoid a renewal blunder.

Common Questions

Before you book

Can individuals book this course, or is it workplace groups only?

This course is delivered for private workplace groups, either at your site or at our Fyshwick facility, from $2,145 GST-free for up to 10 participants. If you are after training for yourself rather than a team, get in touch and we will talk through your options for joining or arranging a smaller session.

How long does my sharps certification last?

There is no industry-mandated renewal period for 11124NAT. We suggest checking with your WHS team or safety advisor on how often your workplace wants refreshers scheduled, based on how often your team handles sharps and infectious waste. The course itself runs as 2 hours face-to-face plus up to 5.5 hours of online pre-course learning.

What is included in the price?

The group rate of $2,145 GST-free covers up to 10 participants, including the 2-hour face-to-face session and up to 5.5 hours of online pre-course learning. Sessions run at ACTWELL’s Fyshwick facility or on-site at your workplace. Everyone who completes the course is awarded two nationally recognised outcomes, 11124NAT and the unit NAT11124001, delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909.

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