Waste Management Training

Online NDIS Training for Disability Support Workers

Disability Support

Mapped to

NDIS Practice Standards & Quality Indicators

Duration

70 minutes

Pricing from

$45.00

Course overview

Managing waste well is part of keeping a support environment clean, safe, and free from infection. Support workers handle waste every day, and knowing how to store, handle, and dispose of it protects them, the people they support, and everyone else in the home.

This course explains the main types of waste a support worker may come across, from general and clinical waste to pharmaceutical waste, and how each must be stored and disposed of safely. It covers why waste management policies and procedures matter and what a good policy includes.

Learners also work through incident reporting, waste-related emergencies, and their own duty of care, following a short scenario that shows how a small mistake can be avoided by following the right steps.

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Identify general, clinical, and pharmaceutical waste
Store, handle, and dispose of each type of waste safely, using PPE
Follow a waste management policy and its procedures
Report waste-related incidents correctly
Respond to a waste-related emergency and apply their duty of care

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Course structure

Infectious Waste in Support Work
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More information about this course

Topics covered:

Types of waste: general, clinical, and pharmaceutical
Safe storage, handling, and disposal
Waste management policies and procedures
Incident reporting
Waste-related emergencies and worker responsibilities

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Mapped to NDIS Practice Standards and Workforce Capability Framework

NDIS Practice Standards
Core Module:

1. Rights and Responsibilities
1. Provision of Supports Environment

Quality Indicators:

1.3 Privacy and dignity
4.1 Safe environment
4.5 Management of waste

NDIS Workforce Capability Framework
Workforce Objectives:

1. Our Relationship
1. Your Impact
1. Be Present

Core Capabilities:

1.1 Uphold my rights
2.3 Look after yourself
4.2 Manage health and safety

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Who is this course for

Disability support workers
Service providers
Carers

Course details

Format: Online eLearning, self-paced
Devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile
Assessment: Knowledge check
Certificate: Issued on successful completion

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main types of waste covered? General waste (food scraps, recyclables, wrappers), clinical waste (sharps, bodily fluids, blood, anything that can cause infection), and pharmaceutical waste (expired or unused medicines, vials, ampoules). Each has its own storage and disposal requirements.

What are a support worker's responsibilities for waste? Show duty of care, follow the organisation's policies and procedures, handle all waste using PPE, and report waste-related incidents to a supervisor. In an emergency, notify people nearby, evacuate participants to safety, and implement the emergency plan.

Who disposes of clinical and pharmaceutical waste? Specialist waste removal services. Clinical waste is stored in sealed, labelled biohazard containers in a locked area, then collected for disinfection and incineration. Pharmaceutical waste goes to specialist services, or can be returned to some pharmacies for proper disposal.

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