Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (HLTWHS005)
Manual Handling for Healthcare & Support Workers (HLTWHS005)
📅 Schedule
⏱️ Half-day practical — approximately 3.5 to 4 hours
🗓️ See booking form for upcoming dates
➕ First-timers — please allow +30 minutes
📍 Location
Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast — in our own professional and dedicated training facility.
🚐 Onsite delivery available for group sessions in Buderim, Coolum & Noosa.
⚙️ Premium Training Equipment
✅ Patient hoists, slide sheets & transfer belts
✅ Hospital beds, wheelchairs & mobility aids
✅ Realistic workplace scenarios for aged care & disability support
✅ PPE & manual handling training gear supplied
🎯 Course Outcome
Learn to perform manual handling tasks safely to reduce injury risk — including correct lifting, transferring and repositioning techniques. Meets WHS requirements for care environments.
Nationally recognised.
💸 Discounts Available
✔️ Student discount — enter “student10” at checkout (bring student ID)
✔️ Group bookings — ideal for aged care, disability, healthcare & support workplaces
$110.00 pp
| Element | Performance criteria |
|---|---|
| Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
| 1. Identify manual tasks involving risk | 1.1 Recognise manual tasks that may involve risk to self or others
1.2 Identify risk factors that make the manual task hazardous 1.3 Determine the nature and extent of the risk 1.4 Follow organisation procedures for controlling hazardous manual tasks |
| 2. Prepare for manual tasks | 2.1 Prepare workplace layout and environment according to organisation procedures
2.2 Organise task and workflow appropriately 2.3 Prepare and package loads for movement, taking account of specific requirements for different materials and organisation procedures 2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task 2.5 Ensure task is within personal capabilities |
| 3. Complete manual tasks | 3.1 Use appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion
3.2 Select, adjust and use mechanical aids and handling devices according to manufacturers instructions 3.3 Pace and schedule tasks according to procedures |
| 4. Contribute to safe work practices | 4.1 Identify hazardous manual tasks and report to supervisor according to organisation procedures
4.2 Follow organisation procedures for reporting symptoms of injury or actual injury to self and others 4.3 Participate in workplace safety activities and contribute to the improvement of manual tasks 4.4 Contribute to risk management approach to reduce risks from manual tasks |
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