Manual Handling Training
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Manual Handling TRAINING

Lifting, pulling, and pushing are common causes of lower back injuries, but they can often be prevented. Our manual handling training course gives you a basic understanding of the relevant legislation and the National Manual Handling Code of Practice.

  • HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

4 hours

$220.00

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Lower back injuries from lifting, pulling, and pushing are common but preventable. Our manual handling training course covers the important laws and guidelines you need to know and teaches practical skills to move loads safely.

This course is ideal for:

  • Workers who lift, pull, or push loads regularly
  • Employees who want to learn safe manual handling techniques
  • Supervisors responsible for workplace safety
  • Anyone wanting to prevent lower back injuries at work
  • HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

4 hours

$220.00

Nationally Recognised Training logo.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our Manual Handling training course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the relevant legislation, as well as the National Manual Handling Code of Practice, along with the skills and knowledge required to safely shift loads using manual handling methods and techniques.

  • Understanding the body and biomechanics
  • Learning the manual handling code of practice
  • Applying general risk management principles
  • Mastering correct lifting and carrying techniques
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Course Content

  • Manual handling legislative overview
  • The body & biomechanics
  • The manual handling code of practice
  • General risk management principles
  • Correct lifting and carrying principles
  • Risks to self are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the goods
  • Manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

  • HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • USI
  • Fitness to participate
  • Appropriate safety footwear, long pants, long sleeves
  • Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS

Our training centres

Benefit from tailored training at our state-of-the-art facilities located in major regions across Australia, offering a comprehensive range of emergency and safety courses designed for individual and small group participation.

ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA

CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS (Small Business to Enterprise Solutions)

Our training centres

Our training centres provide small businesses with customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

We come to your location

We offer convenient onsite training tailored to your business needs, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies without leaving your premises.

Multi-site solutions

For organisations with multiple locations, we offer coordinated training solutions to ensure consistent safety standards and procedures are met across all sites.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR - "Manual Handling Training"

Date
Time
Location
Cost
Available spots
How many people?
28 Jan, 2025, 12:00 - 12:00
28 Jan, 2025
12:00 - 16:00
SMITHFIELD - NSW
12 of 15 available
$220.00
$220.00
12 of 15 available
3 Feb, 2025, 08:30 - 08:30
3 Feb, 2025
08:30 - 12:30
SMITHFIELD - NSW
15 of 15 available
$220.00
$220.00
15 of 15 available
28 Apr, 2025, 12:00 - 12:00
28 Apr, 2025
12:00 - 16:00
SMITHFIELD - NSW
15 of 15 available
$220.00
$220.00
15 of 15 available