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Conduct Manual Handling Safely | SA & WA campus-based learning

HLTWHS005

In any workplace, especially in health and community services, ensuring the safety of both staff and clients is paramount. This short course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to perform manual tasks safely, reducing the risk of injury and promoting a healthy working environment.

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  • SA: Practical sessions every Tues & Fri
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Why study this course?

HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Handling Safely

You will learn to assess risks, use proper techniques, and apply ergonomic principles to everyday tasks. By mastering these skills, you’ll not only enhance your own safety but also contribute to a culture of safety and well-being in your workplace.

Inclusive & Welcoming

School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us.

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Course Overview

Our blended delivery program provides flexibility for employed health workers and students who have busy lives. Participants work from home for pre-course readings and an online knowledge assessment. Once these are completed, participants come to campus for four (4) hours of practical training and assessment.

Awarded by: YourLife Health & Learning Inc trading as Open Colleges School of Health ABN 39 742 730 429 (RTO 40049 | CRICOS Provider 03733E)

Course Breakdown

Course duration: 4 Hrs Campus Based Assessment + Written Learning Assessment

Qualification level: Short Course

Delivery methods: Theory: access to online materials provided on enrollment (To be completed before attending Practical) Practical: half day campus attendance Completion: once booked and paid, applicants have three months to complete the course, including the practical assessment session.

Academic information

This qualification includes a range of units designed to build the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare industry.

Conduct Manual Handling Safely
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for this course are as follows:

There are no formal academic entry requirements for the HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course. However, participants must:

  • Have basic English language, literacy, and numeracy skills to understand instructions and complete written assessments.
  • Be physically capable of performing CPR, including kneeling on the floor and delivering chest compressions for at least two minutes.
  • No prior manual handling experience is necessary-this course is designed for beginners and those needing a refresher.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Fees and Subsides for studying the HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely?

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The course fee is $120.00 or $60.00 for currently enrolled Open Colleges School of Health nursing students.

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Please visit the SOH website for Forms, Policies and Procedures.