This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner. This unit applies to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.
Course Delivery:
Full course requires - 4 hours face-to-face training
Refresher – a refresher student who can supply evidence of previous certification may be given the option of completing unsupervised pre-course study to refresh their knowledge and then complete 2 hours of face to face training and assessment.
Location:
Onsite training will be held in Mebourne Metropolitan and rural Victoria.
Student Handbook:
The student handbook Can be found HERE
Pre Course Material:
Pre course material will be made available following registration into the course
Assessment Activities:
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
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.
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
Completion of a Discomfort Survey form and 3 x Risk Assessment forms
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 Outcome & Renewal:
On successful completion of this nationally recognised training you will be awarded the statement of attainment for:
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
Course Costs:
Group Booking maximum 20 participants $2500 plus GST
$145 plus GST for individuals, enquiry required.
