Nationally recognised unit of competency
HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely
Course duration
4 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location
Onsite or offsite, statewide
Price
$150.00 per person in Hobart (GST exempt)
$180.00 per person in Launceston/Devonport (GST exempt)
Please enquire about group booking rates and discounts
Partially funded by Keystone if eligible
CPD points
4
Prerequisites
Participants must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques to conduct a manual move and/or lift.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring
USI number (Unique Student Identifier)
If you do not know it, search or create here
Photo ID must be provided on the first day of training
Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements – Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt
Course outline
- Identify manual tasks involving risk
- Prepare for manual tasks
- Complete manual tasks
- Contribute to safe work practices
Application
This unit describes 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.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. The Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies to this work.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
