HLTWHS005
Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
This course is available for Group Bookings only
In every workplace, workers are exposed to day to day activities which involve some kind of manual handling, some more hazardous than others. These tasks are a common cause of injury in the workplace, and as such, understanding how to undertake these tasks safely is imperative. Without manual handling training, employees can make mistakes and even suffer serious injury. This is especially true if an employee is around hazardous substances or activities.
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.
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.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
- HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by VaxWorks Health Services.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible time:
- Refresher
At least 2 Hours - Blended
At least 3 Hours - Face-to-Face
At least 4 Hours - Online with face-to-face assessment
At least 40 Mins
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- Participants will need to provide their existing Unique Student Identifier (USI) or create one at usi.gov.au
- Participants must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques to conduct a manual move and/or lift.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
Performance tasks:
Choose 3 scenarios from the scenario options list and 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.
When attending this course, please:
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring photo identification (Drivers License, Passport, Photo ID, Student Card)
This certificate does not require renewal.
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with VaxWorks Health Services in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
- Healthcare workers
- Residential care workers
- Disability carers
- Family support members
- Child care workers
- Construction workers
- Warehouse and logistics workers
This course can be delivered/assessed in your workplace or at a facility organised by us.
Please refer to our Refund and Cancellation Policy in the event you need to cancel or transfer your enrolment to another course.
