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Hands-On Safety Training for Care and Health Professionals
HLTWHS005

Hands-On Safety Training for Care and Health Professionals

Learn the essential skills to safely lift, transfer, and reposition clients using modern mechanical aids. Reduce the risk of personal injury while delivering top-tier care.

This nationally recognised program provides you with the critical skills and knowledge needed to identify potentially hazardous manual tasks, assess risks, and complete physical actions safely. Designed specifically for healthcare, aged care, and disability settings, this practical course empowers you to safely navigate complex client transfers and equipment handling, protecting your body while delivering high-quality, compliant care.

Who Should Attend?

This short course is highly recommended for anyone whose role involves physical exertion, lifting, pushing, pulling, or holding. It is an essential employment requirement for:

  • Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses
  • Aged Care and Disability Support Workers
  • Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Respite Workers

Course Information

Next Intake Courses are frequent – join today!
Course Duration 4-hours classroom training + practical assessment
Delivery Method Face-to-face
Full Fee $90.00
Fee inclusion Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment
Contact Number (08) 8179 5200
Location Minda Inc, Rogerson/SALC Building,
12 King George Ave, North Brighton SA 5048
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

This 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 unit applies to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.