Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at Australian Pacific Training Solutions facility.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

• Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
• Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
• Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 40 Mins

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
• Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment. 
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Follow instructions and learn from watching others or getting helpful feedback.
  • Reading: Read simple instructions, signs, or labels to understand how to do tasks safely.
  • Writing: Fill in basic forms or write short notes when I need to explain something that happened.
  • Oral communication: Listen to others, ask questions, and talk clearly to explain what I need or what I’ve noticed.
  • Numeracy: Estimate amounts, measure simple things (like lifting weight or height), and understand basic numbers.
  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook https://apts.trainingdesk.com.au/public_documents/student_documents/student_handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and Practical scenarios: 

• Manual Handling Task: Horizontal movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
• Manual Handling Task: High to low movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
• Manual Handling Task: Low to high movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)

Documentation: 

• Complete a Risk Assessment form
• Complete an Incident Report form

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.