manual safety handling goods course

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift loads safely using manual handling methods. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the manual handling and movement of loads. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

Course Content

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift loads safely using manual handling methods.  This course includes:

  • Assess risks associated with relocating load
  • Plan load relocation
  • Relocate load

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TLID0020

Pre-requisites

None

Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum 16 years
  • Photo ID check
  • Basic command of English language
    • Reading and writing – a learner must be able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts
    • Oral communication – a learner must be able to use and respond to spoken language
  • Must have necessary health and fitness to carry out duties safely
  • Successful completion of LLN skills assessment (if necessary)

Qualification

  • Statement of Attainment – issued by HPA Training
  • Plastic wallet sized card – issued by HPA Training

Duration and Cost

  • 1 days training inclusive of assessment (approximately 6 hrs.) – HPA Training
  • $170.00

What to bring

Assessment

Assessments both theory and practical will be explained to students at the commencement of the course and conducted throughout the course duration.  Some Examples of assessment will be group participation, theory questions, work type activities and practical demonstrations and observations.

Locations

Training/assessment can be conducted at HPA Training Facility – 1 Marina Close, Mt. Kuring-Gai NSW or on your site providing the following requirements are met:

  • Signed agreement to train on site
  • All necessary equipment on HPA Training’s equipment list available and in good condition
  • Training room with tables, chairs and screen (or blank wall for a projector)

Resources Provided

  • All courseware and handouts
  • All equipment

Your rights and obligations

Please refer to the HPA Student Handbook on the Student Info page (click here) as well as RPL, Language, Literacy and Numeracy support, Privacy, Refund, Complaints and Appeals and cancellation policy.

Support Services

If you have any concerns regarding your Language, Literacy & Numeracy ability please ring HPA Office and speak to one of our trainers who can advise you on what support we can offer you.