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In many workplaces, workers perform tasks that involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects. These manual handling activities are a common cause of workplace injury, making it important to understand how to perform them safely. This course provides the skills and knowledge required to recognise hazardous manual tasks, identify risk factors, and apply safe manual handling techniques.

Students will learn how to prepare for manual tasks, apply appropriate control measures, and use correct body mechanics, posture and positioning to reduce the risk of injury. The course also covers how to recognise and report symptoms of musculoskeletal injury and supports safe work practices across a variety of workplace settings. This course aligns with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and industry codes of practice, including the Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice.

This course is designed for individuals performing general manual handling tasks in industries such as offices, warehouses, construction, industrial and resource environments. 

Please note: Individuals working in health or community sectors assisting patients or clients (e.g. disability support or aged care workers) may find the HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely (Personal Care Workers) course more suitable.

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 the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher face-to-face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 4 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 40 Mins

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
  • Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment. 
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Follow instructions and learn from watching others or getting helpful feedback.
    • Reading: Read simple instructions, signs, or labels to understand how to do tasks safely.
    • Writing: Fill in basic forms or write short notes when I need to explain something that happened.
    • Oral communication: Listen to others, ask questions, and talk clearly to explain what I need or what I’ve noticed.
    • Numeracy: Estimate amounts, measure simple things (like lifting weight or height), and understand basic numbers.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions

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

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and Practical scenarios: 

  • Manual Handling Task: Horizontal movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
  • Manual Handling Task: High to low movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
  • Manual Handling Task: Low to high movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)

Documentation: 

  • Complete a Risk Assessment form
  • Complete an Incident Report form

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. 

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can follow instructions and learn from watching others or getting helpful feedback.
Reading I can read simple instructions, signs, or labels to understand how to do tasks safely.
Writing I can fill in basic forms or write short notes when I need to explain something that happened.
Oral Communication I can listen to others, ask questions, and talk clearly to explain what I need or what I’ve noticed.
Numeracy I can estimate amounts, measure simple things (like lifting weight or height), and understand basic numbers.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909