Optimum Training Academy (RTO#46534 | CRICOS #04432K) offers the nationally recognised HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely (Release 1) unit with quality content and robust training programs aimed at endowing individuals with the requisite skills.

Where can it take your career?

The HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely is the latest nationally accredited unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner.

This course is perfect for learners involved in manual handling tasks such as:

• Individual support workers
• Health care workers
• Retail workers
• Tradesmen

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via Face-to-face.

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed in half-day training and assessment session

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 8 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the Optimum Training Academy Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Among others, you will learn to:

• Identify manual tasks involving risk
• Prepare for manual tasks
• Complete manual tasks
• Contribute to safe work practices

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through:

• Scenario-based assessments
• Practical skills demonstration assessments
• Questioning – Written or Verbal

What are the entry requirements?

There are no pre-requisites to enter this training program. However, Optimum Training Academy screens students according to the following criteria:

Physical attributes requirements

The unit of competency to which this strategy applies requires that students must be able to perform manual handling tasks safely. Thus, they must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques to conduct a manual move and/or lift.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training according to relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Industry standards recommend that manual handling training be conducted every two years.

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with Optimum Training Academy, we will provide the following:

• Reading Materials and Assessment Workbook
• Use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
  • Compliant workplace procedures
  • Materials, loads and equipment as required by the workplace, which may include but are not limited to:
    • Mobile hoists
    • Slide sheets
    • Stretchers

To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:

• Computer/laptop with relevant software such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • internet access preferably through Google Chrome
  • MS Word and PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

What are the course fees?

The HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely unit is available for only $250.00 Upfront

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Learners may choose to progress their studies with the following qualifications which include this unit:

• HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response*
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
• HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care*

^{*These courses are not offered by Optimum Training Academy}

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Due to the requirement for annual retraining in the competencies contained within this unit, RPL will not be offered.