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This unit, Participate in workplace health and safety, will assist you in creating and maintaining a safe workplace in a nursing environment.
AQF - Australian Quality FrameworkCertificate III
Competency FieldMedical, Dental and Health Services
National Code - Training.gov.auHLTWHS001: Participate in workplace health and safety
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TAFEshop Identifier: TAFESA-2148
TAFEshop Catalogue: 15.141.3346
ISBN: 978-1-74282-448-2
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