Course Description

This course 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.

The course includes assessing the risks associated with relocating the load, planning the relocation process, and carrying out the relocation in accordance with the plan. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

Enrol in an upcoming course

Please call 13 70 80 or email info@safenet.edu.au for course dates.

National Accreditation

This is a Nationally Accredited course.  Accreditation means that the course has been assessed by a VET regulator and is compliant with the Standards for VET-accredited courses. This course has been assessed by ASQA as compliant with the Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2012 and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Course Assessments

Competency is obtained through both theory and practical assessments. The practical assessment requires you to demonstrate the skills required to be deemed competent. The theory assessment will be undertaken in written form.

If you feel you will be disadvantaged by undertaking a written assessment, please discuss it with your trainer/assessor prior to the beginning of the time for the theory assessment.

Admission & Attendance

All attendees MUST have a USI (Unique Student Identifier). We are unable to issue a credential unless a valid USI has been provided.

Please click here to apply for a USI prior to the course or be prepared to apply for one on the day (in which case a Driving License and Medicare Card are required).

The duration for this course is 8 hours split into 2 x 4-hour sessions (1 week apart).
There is a 15-minute break for morning or afternoon tea.