Course Summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
This unit applies to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. The Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies to this work.
This unit is nationally accredited.
This course is recommended for:
- Aged care Careers
- Disability Careers
- Ambulance Officers
- Employees who move stock and inventory
HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Task Safely
This course expires every three years
There are no barriers to entry on the grounds of age, gender, political or cultural background.
Entrants to the course are best equipped to successfully undertake the training if they have language, literacy and oracy skills that align to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
Method: Face to face
Duration: 3 Hours
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
- key information from work health and safety (WHS) regulations relating to manual tasks and national code of practice
- role and responsibilities of the employer and employees in relation to manual handling safety
- ways in which individual workers are involved in consultation about workplace health and safety
- reporting mechanisms required for workplace injury and compensation claims
- key aspects of the risk management approach to manual tasks
- risk factors and potential sources of risks of hazardous manual tasks:
– repetition
– forces
– postures
– vibration
– systems of work
- types of manual task activity and the types of injuries that can result
- the relationship between the human body and risk of injury from performing manual tasks
Functions of the human body:
- basic function of the spine
- body postures
- types of muscles
- principles of levers
Manual handling techniques that support safe work practice:
- preparing the load/client
- preparing the environment
- using the stronger muscles in the legs where possible, rather than spinal muscles
- maintaining a neutral spine when lifting and carrying
- using two hands to lift or carry
- keeping the load close to the body/centre of gravity
- avoiding lifting objects above shoulder height
- minimising repetitive movements
- positions not held for long periods of time
- avoiding twisting by repositioning feet whilst turning
Types and operational features of mechanical aids, tools and equipment.
We can also provide additional training to corporate clients by training participants with specialised equipment. A program and assessments can be specifically tailored for corporate clients. Please contact us for further information.
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- Followed legally compliant workplace procedures to prepare for and complete at least 3 different manual tasks relevant to the work role
- Contributed to a consultation process about improving manual handling safety
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
Use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
- compliant workplace procedures
- materials, loads and equipment as required by the individual workplace
Modelling of industry operating conditions, including:
- presence of hazards
- integration of situations requiring problem solving
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