About this Manual Handling Training Course

Looking to reduce the risk of workplace injuries from lifting and moving? This course provides essential knowledge and techniques to safely perform manual handling tasks in the workplace.

Ideal for workers who regularly lift, carry, push, or pull loads such as boxes or parcels, as well as for managers and supervisors responsible for designing tasks and workflows.

You'll learn how to apply safe manual handling practices to minimise strain and comply with workplace health and safety guidelines.

Note: This is a non-accredited course. For nationally recognised training, see [HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely].

Course Outline

This course covers:

  • WHS legislation and codes of practice relevant to manual handling

  • Understanding how the human body responds to physical stress

  • Identifying and managing manual handling risks

  • Job task design and use of mechanical aids

  • Applying safe lifting and movement techniques

All course participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Able to read, understand, and write English
  • Able to produce and meet the evidence of identity criteria as per SafeWork / Worksafe identification requirements

Protective Personal Equipment – safety boots, high-visibility vests, and hard hats– is mandatory.

If a participant requires a reassessment for a High-Risk Work Licence an additional $250.00 + GST reassessment fee will apply.

Private courses can be arranged at any of our facilities in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, or for added convenience, we can come to you and deliver the course at your site, provided your site meets training and assessment requirements.

Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise manual handling hazards in the workplace

  • Apply safe work practices to reduce injury risk

  • Understand body mechanics and how to prevent strain

  • Use tools and equipment to assist with manual tasks

Certification Outcome
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion (non-accredited training).

Location:

Public course is available at Melbourne VIC.

Course Cost:

    Course Overview

    • 4 hours
    • 10 Seats

    Qualification:

    Certificate of completion

    Assessment Type:

    Theory

    Prerequisite:

    There are no prerequisites for this course

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    If a participant withdraws from a qualification/unit, with less than seven (7) business days notice prior to commencement, Kallibr Training reserves the right to retain the 30% administration booking fee.

    No refund will be provided within two (2) business days prior to commencement. No refund will be permitted after course commencement or if a participant fails to attend on the scheduled commencement date.

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