In every workplace, workers are exposed to day-to-day activities that involve some form of manual handling, with varying degrees of risk. These tasks are a common cause of workplace injury, making it essential to understand how to perform them safely. Without proper manual handling training, mistakes can occur, potentially leading to serious injuries, especially when working around hazardous substances or activities.
This course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, identify the sources of risk, and understand the relevant risk factors. You will learn how to prepare for and apply control measures, ensuring you can complete these tasks using safe manual handling techniques that support best work practices.
Additionally, the course covers the function of the body in movement, the importance of posture and positioning, and how to recognise and report symptoms of injury.
This unit of competency aligns with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and industry codes of practice, including the Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice. It is a standalone unit, incorporating content from the following unit:
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
This course is ideal for:
Anyone who undertakes manual handling activites
Ensuring manual handling activities are undertaken correctly can prevent serious injury in the home or workplace. This course provides:
Practical, real-world training in manual handling methods
Instruction from experienced emergency response professionals
Hands-on exercises to reinforce early intervention procedures
A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion
A Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued upon successful completion of this course
This training is available in different delivery formats to accommodate workplace needs:
Face-to-face training: Typically 4 hours, including practical exercises
Blended learning: Online theoretical components combined with in-person practical assessments that usually takes about an hour
Ensure you or your staff understand how to undertake manual handling tasks safely with our Conduct manual tasks safely course. Enrol today to gain the confidence and skills needed ensure you stay safe
For more information or to book your training session, contact us now!
The following units will be included in your certificate:
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are a guide.
| Refresher min. duration | 2 Hours |
| Blended min. duration | N/A |
| Face-to-face min. duration | 4 Hours |
| Online with face-to-face min. duration | 40 minutes |
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Participants must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques to conduct a manual move and/or lift.
Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
Please contact us if you cannot meet the Entry Requirements before enrolling.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate provided on completion of both – nil recognition can be given if you fail to complete one or both tasks.
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Performance tasks and Practical scenarios:
Documentation – Completion of a Risk Assessment form and an Incident Report Form.
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
