HLTWHS005
Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (Personal Care Workers)
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated
Course Description
The unit HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (Personal Care Workers) – equips personal care workers with the essential skills and knowledge to perform manual tasks safely, minimising the risk of injury to themselves and the clients they support. This unit is crucial for personal care workers in aged care, disability services, healthcare, and community care, where manual handling is a routine part of providing care.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to safely perform tasks such as lifting, repositioning, and transferring clients using proper body mechanics and equipment, such as hoists or slide sheets. The training covers identifying manual task risks, implementing risk control measures, and following workplace health and safety (WHS) guidelines. Emphasis is placed on using personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining correct posture, and applying safe work practices to protect both workers and clients from injury.
This unit is ideal for personal care workers, healthcare assistants, and support workers who engage in hands-on care, especially tasks that involve manual handling and client mobility.
Upon completing HLTWHS005, participants will be equipped to conduct manual tasks safely, ensuring the well-being of themselves and their clients. This training is essential for preventing workplace injuries and promoting a safe, compliant care environment.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTWHS005
Conduct manual tasks safely
Course Delivery
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
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.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely - Not applicable
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
Performance tasks -
Choose 3 scenarios from the scenario options list
In relation to the scenarios, demonstrate each of the following for each of the scenarios:
- Identify a manual task involving risk
- Undertake risk assessment and complete a risk assessment form
- Prepare for the manual task
- Safely complete the manual task
Documentation – Completion of a Discomfort Survey form and 3 x Risk Assessment forms.
Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice question and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. The student must complete all questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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