Manual Handling

Overview

A half-day course that teaches safe manual handling technique and helps organisations meet their Work Health and Safety obligations. You learn how to assess a load, use correct lifting posture, apply team-lifting technique and use handling aids. Available as a non-accredited workshop or, for groups, mapped to a nationally recognised unit.

What you will learn

• Assess a load and the task before lifting
• Apply safe lifting and lowering technique
• Use team-lifting and handling aids
• Reduce the risk of manual handling injury

Who this course is for

Warehouse, aged care, disability, healthcare, hospitality and office staff who lift, carry or transfer loads or people.

Prerequisites

None.

Assessment

Practical demonstration of safe lifting and transferring technique, plus a short knowledge check.

Certificate issued

Certificate of completion issued on the day. A nationally recognised unit of competency is available for group bookings on request.

How the course is taught

Our training methodology is hands-on and practical, so you leave able to act, not just answer questions.

• Interactive classroom learning

  Short, practical theory led by a trainer, not a slideshow you watch alone.

• Hands-on practical exercises

  You practise every skill yourself on modern CPR manikins and first aid equipment.

• Realistic emergency scenarios

  Scenario-based practice so you can act under pressure, not just recite steps.

• AED practice

  Hands-on time with AED trainers so using a defibrillator feels familiar.

• Individual assessment

  Everyone is assessed individually against the unit requirements.

• Workplace-specific discussion

  For onsite groups we tailor scenarios to your work environment and risks.

• Trainers with clinical backgrounds

  Courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals.

Pricing

Individual seats can be booked online. Group and onsite rates below are a guide — request a quote for your exact numbers.

Onsite delivery is free within the Sydney metropolitan area; regional travel is by quotation. See corporate training for volume discounts and annual packages.

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