This is a comprehensive, interactive training course tailored for individuals pursuing roles in aged care and disability support, providing essential manual handling techniques to facilitate safe and effective assistance for residents and clients. Manual handling is a critical component in healthcare, aged care, disability support, and community services, as improper techniques can lead to workplace injuries and may pose risks to both workers and the individuals they support.
The course ensures compliance with Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) regulations and aligns industry best practices and stakeholder feedback to enhance workplace safety and improve care outcomes. Training topics include risk assessment, safe lifting techniques, ergonomic principles, hazard identification, and strategies for injury prevention, contributing to a safer, more efficient work environment.
Upon successful completion of the HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely, participants will receive a certificate of completion. This HLTWHS005 certification has no expiration date and it serves as evidence that the individual has completed the training and assessment requirements of the unit.
The HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely course is a 1-day (4-hour) program that incorporates both theoretical and practical assessments. Training is delivered face-to-face at the Wagga Wagga facility.
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There are no specific prerequisites for enrolling in the HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely. The course is designed to accommodate beginners and individuals with no prior training, as well as those seeking to refresh their existing knowledge and skills.
Please refer to the COURSE SUMMARY for the intake dates.
This is a nationally recognised unit of competency that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to perform manual tasks safely, minimizing the risk of injury to themselves and others in the workplace. The course covers safe lifting techniques, risk assessment, and the proper use of assistive equipment to prevent injuries.
This course is ideal for:
The course is delivered over one day (4 hours), combining theoretical learning with practical assessments.
The course is conducted face-to-face at the Wagga Wagga campus located at LVL 1, 222 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
No, there are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely. This course is suitable for beginners with no prior experience, as well as individuals looking to refresh or update their existing manual handling skills.
This covers the following:
Yes, rescheduling is possible. Please notify us as soon as you’re aware of the change so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Yes. Students who hold a student visa and are currently enrolled in a degree or other VET course can enroll in this course, as it is included in the list of exempted courses allowed under immigration regulations. Additionally, the College of NETA is a CRICOS-registered Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ensuring compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, which mandates that international students only undertake additional study through CRICOS-approved providers.
You can learn more by reviewing the official legislation here.
