Course Description

This course covers risk management for those who undertake manual handling tasks as part of their work. Training should be provided to workers using their body for lifting, lowering, filling, emptying or carrying loads such as boxes and parcels etc. This training is also suitable for managers, supervisors and staff responsible for work organisation, job and task design.

This course will provide the knowledge to conduct manual handling tasks in a way which will minimise risk of injury.

Fees and Charges

The course fee is a flat rate of $1500+gst for up to 10 participants

This fee includes all course materials

Travel and parking costs may apply to onsite training

Location

Training can be conducted at Workplace Training Centre’s facilities located in Arndell Park NSW.

Training can also be conducted on your site providing your site has a training room with tables, chairs and screen (or blank wall for a projector)

Learning outcome

On completion of the course, participants will have gained the following skills and knowledge to:

• Legislation: WHS and Codes of Practice
• Human body and manual handling
• Risk Management: Job task design, mechanical aids
• Safe Work Practices

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, a Statement of Completion and a convenient wallet sized card is issued by Workplace Training Centre.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Cancellations

Where Workplace Training Centre receives sufficient notice of cancellation (at least 48 hours), a refund of fees may be available. Cancellations within 48 hours may incur a 20% cancellation fee.

No refund is given for non-attendance or cancellation on day of training.

More information can be found on our website or a hard copy can be obtained from the office.