HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely (personal care workers)

$80pp Valid according to workplace Policies

 
 
 
 

In every workplace, workers are exposed to day to day activities which involve some kind of manual handling, some more hazardous than others. These tasks are a common cause of injury in the workplace, and as such, understanding how to undertake these tasks safely is imperative. Without manual handling training, employees can make mistakes and even suffer serious injury. This is especially true if an employee is around hazardous substances or activities.

This training in this course allows you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to firstly recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and the sources of risks and risk factors. Then prepare for and apply controls to complete these tasks using manual handling techniques which support safe work practice.

You will also learn about the function of the body in movement and performing manual tasks, the importance of posture and positioning of the body and how to recognise symptoms of an injury and report it.

The skills in this course are applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice such as the Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies.

Unit Being Delivered

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.

HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Important information prior to enrolment

+ Course Delivery

This course will be delivered in the workplace or Port Lincoln Training

+ Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques to conduct a manual move and/or lift.

+ Course Duration

  • Face to Face – 4 hours (minimum) full face to face course

  • Refresher training – 2 hours (minimum) face to face course – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

  • Online theory (approx 3 hours) with 1-2 hour Practical Assessment (dependent on numbers)

+ Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

+ Certificate Renewal Requirements

No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.aufor all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

What happens at the course?

+ Learning Activities

+ Assessment Activities

  • Practical scenario demonstrations - In relation to the scenarios provided, demonstrate the following:

  • Identify a manual task involving risk

  • Undertake risk assessment and complete a risk assessment form

  • Prepare for the manual task

  • Safely complete the manual task

  • Documentation - Completion of a Discomfort Survey form and 3 x Risk Assessment forms.

  • Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice question and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. The student must complete all questions.