Overview

This unit provides participants with 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 course applies to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.

Course Duration and Mode of Delivery

• 3 hours face-to-face with the completion of an online pre-course workbook and written assessment and activities

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites to undertake this unit

Course Content

This course will provide participants with skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• key information from work health and safety (WHS) regulations relating to manual tasks and national code of practice
• role and responsibilities of the employer and employees in relation to manual handling safety
• ways in which individual workers are involved in consultation about workplace health and safety
• reporting mechanisms required for workplace injury and compensation claims
• key aspects of the risk management approach to manual tasks
• risk factors and potential sources of risks of hazardous manual tasks:
  • repetition
  • forces
  • postures
  • vibration
  • systems of work
• types of manual task activity and the types of injuries that can result
• the relationship between the human body and risk of injury from performing manual tasks
• functions of the human body:
  • basic function of the spine
  • body postures
  • types of muscles
  • principles of levers
• manual handling techniques that support safe work practice:
  • preparing the load/client
  • preparing the environment
  • using the stronger muscles in the legs where possible, rather than spinal muscles
  • maintaining a neutral spine when lifting and carrying
  • using two hands to lift or carry
  • keeping the load close to the body/centre of gravity
  • avoiding lifting objects above shoulder height
  • minimising repetitive movements
  • positions not held for long periods of time
  • avoiding twisting by repositioning feet whilst turning
• types and operational features of mechanical aids, tools and equipment

Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this unit will receive a statement of attainment for HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

Statements of attainment are issued electronically within 5 business days after successful completion of the training.

Pre-Course Learning

All pre-course learning material is available online via our LMS. Participants must have access to a computer, phone, tablet etc with access to the internet to complete the pre-course online learning materials and assessment.

Participants must have completed the pre-course learning materials and assessment before attending the practical training session.

Participants who have not completed the online learning competent will not be issued with a statement of attainment until such time as they have completed the online component.

Target Group

This course is designed for:

• Those who will be required to undertake manual handling tasks such as those working in health services

Entry Requirements

Students must be 18 years and over. Students must have the physical ability to be able to lift and handle certain weight levels and associated equipment

Learner Support

If you feel you need extra learning support, please ensure when booking your course, please detail what kind of additional learning support you may require.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Every student requires a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to obtain a certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation when studying a nationally recognised training course in Australia.

A USI gives you access to an online account which keeps all your training records together, even if you move locations, change training organisations or undertake studies at different times in your life.

When booking your course, you are required to provide Australian Community and Management College with your USI either via the section on your enrolment form or in person on the day of the course.