HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely

This course provides 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 or workers who might be involved in manual handling tasks.

Course information:

  • there are no pre-requisites for this course

Award issued:

  • participants who are deemed competent upon completing all the course requirements (theory and practical assessments) will receive a Statement of Attainment in:
    • HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely

Course requirements:

  • all participants must have a moderate level of English to be able to complete the course

Course duration:

  • Face to Face Delivery: 7 hours 45 minutes in the classroom
  • Blended Delivery: 2 hours self-paced eLearning, 4 hours in the classroom
  • Online Delivery: 2 hours self-paced eLearning, 4 hours in the classroom

Assessment requirements:  

Participants will be provided with an assessment workbook which contains the theory assessments and details of the practical assessments.

  • the theory assessment consists of multiple-choice quizzes
  • the practical assessment consists of practical exercises, workplace-based scenarios
  • Topics included in the assessments:
    • Follow organisational procedures
    • Identify risk factors and hazardous manual tasks and report to supervisor
    • Recognise manual tasks that my involved risks
    • Select and use PPE appropriate for the task
    • Use appropriate posture and handling techniques
    • Select, adjust and use mechanical aids and handling devices

Please note that all assessment requirements must be completed as Satisfactory within 60 days of the Practical Assessment component being completed.

Essential outcomes:

  • Identify manual tasks involving risk
  • Prepare for manual tasks
  • Complete manual tasks
  • Contribute to safe work practices

Recognition of Prior Learning

All individual students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL, please see the Participant Handbook or enquire via the ‘Enquire Now’ link below for the procedure on how to apply. Certain units of competency may not be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). These exclusions may be due to regulatory, assessment, or practical requirements that cannot be satisfied through RPL.

Cost:  From $125 per participant when conducted at suitable locations as determined by Aspen Medical Training Academy.  For quoting at your desired location, send us an enquiry via the ‘Enquire now’ link below.

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