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HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
Study In:
Adelaide
Brisbane
Duration
Up to 3 Months
Study Mode
Blended (On Campus & Online)

This training course covers the skills and knowledge required for an employee to carry out safe handling practices within the health care industry. Poor manual handling practice is one of the most common causes of injury in the health care industry, so it is important that all healthcare employees learn how to transfer people safely.

What You'll Learn
  • Identifying relevant standards and legislation related to managing manual handling tasks in the workplace
  • Identifying what manual handling is and its characteristics
  • Identify manual handling hazards
  • How to identify the safest method of movement to reduce the risk of injuries
  • Apply different lifting and transfer techniques to manage manual handling tasks
  • What happens when safe manual handling techniques are not applied

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Course Outcome
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A “Statement of Attainment” will be issued listing the individual units successfully completed.
Course Outline
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Unit Code Unit Title
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
Assessment Methods
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Assessment Method Overview
Knowledge Quiz Questions such as true/false, multiple choice, matching, drag and drop, or sequencing. Available in Moodle as a quiz.
Practical Project / Observation Requires students to complete practical tasks and written work related to the practical. May involve:
  • Short answer questions
  • Roleplay activities (including creating/updating documents)
  • Presentations (notes, slides, and delivery)
  • Completion of templates, documents, or formal reports
  • Lab activities (evidence such as screenshots)
  • Case studies
Trainers/Assessors may use observation checklists during these tasks.
Course Costs and More Info
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This course is Fee for Service (FFS) and may vary from State to State. Course fees are to be paid in full upfront through your own pocket by direct debit or credit card. Terms and conditions will apply, contact us to find out more.
Fee-for-Service
Course Fee: $120.00
Course Cancellation and Refund Information If you wish to cancel your enrolment, you must provide us with written notification to info@queensford.edu.au stating your full name, course details and reason for cancellation. Please note there will be NO REFUNDS granted before, on or after commencement date of a course. Students will be enrolled into the next class session if they have notified the college they cannot attend and wish to attend the next class session.
Students must meet the following requirements and prerequisite to enter this course.
Academic Entry Requirements
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There are no formal entry requirements.

English Language Requirements
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All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.

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Course Study Requirements
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This course has no specific entry requirements.

Computer Requirements
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Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:

  • Access to a laptop/computer is preferred
  • An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge
    • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum)
    • FOR MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above
  • Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word
  • Reliable internet connection

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Course Costs
Starts at $120
Possible Career Outcomes
Work within the Health & Care Industry
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