Learn to move the right way, every time
Next Intake – Courses are frequent – join today!
Course Duration – 3 hours
Delivery method – Face-to-face
Contact Number – (08) 8179 5200
Location – Minda Inc, Rogerson/SALC Building, 12 King George Ave, North Brighton SA 5048
Manual Handling for Carers
Our Manual Handling for Carers training equips staff with the essential skills to safely move and support people in their daily care. Delivered with a focus on both carer safety and client dignity, the course covers correct techniques, use of equipment, and strategies to reduce the risk of injury in the workplace. This practical, hands-on training ensures carers can work confidently and responsibly while maintaining the wellbeing of the people they support.
For organisations seeking an accredited option, we also have HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely on our scope of registration. Employers may choose to put staff through this nationally recognised unit as an alternative to our non-accredited program, depending on workplace compliance needs.
Program Details
Course duration: 3 hours
Course fee: $90.00
Contact us today for a group training quote for your school, team or workplace.
Topics
Identifying and assessing manual handling risks in the workplace.
Applying safe body mechanics and posture when lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Using correct techniques for transferring and repositioning clients in bed, chair, or wheelchair.
Safely using manual handling equipment (hoists, slide sheets, transfer belts, wheelchairs, etc.).
Working as a team to perform safe client transfers.
Applying strategies to reduce strain and prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Maintaining client dignity, comfort, and independence during manual handling tasks.
Recognising personal limits and when to seek assistance.
Following workplace health and safety procedures and reporting hazards.
Applying problem-solving skills when confronted with complex or unexpected handling tasks.