Manual Handling

HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

This training in this course allows you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to firstly recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and the sources of risks and risk factors. Then prepare for and apply controls to complete these tasks using manual handling techniques which support safe work practice. You will also learn about the function of the body in movement and performing manual tasks, the importance of posture and positioning of the body and how to recognise symptoms of an injury and report it.

Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

Unit being Delivered

The following unit will be awarded to successful participants in this course.

- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

Course Information

Delivery

Courses are conducted onsite at each client’s preferred location or at a convenient training facility suitable to the organisations needs. Note: Minimum class sizes apply.

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques to conduct a manual move and/or lift.

Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

Course Duration

• Face to Face – 4 hours (minimum) full face to face course
• Refresher training – 2 hours (minimum) face to face course – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks:

Choose 3 scenarios from the scenario options list

In relation to the scenarios, demonstrate each of the following for each of the scenarios:

• Identify a manual task involving risk
• Undertake risk assessment and complete a risk assessment form
• Prepare for the manual task
• Safely complete the manual task

Documentation: Completion of a Discomfort Survey form and 3 x Risk Assessment forms.

Theory assessment: A written exam consisting of multiple choice question and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. The student must complete all questions.

Fees & Bookings

Please contact us for qoutes and dates at contact@footnote.net.au.
Refund and fee protection policy can be found in the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.au.

The skills in this course are applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice such as the Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies.

Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook)for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.