Manual Handling in the Community Services Sector

Manual Handling in the Community Services Sector

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face

Assessment Mode: Classroom

Maximum Duration: 4 hours

Location: 10 Station Road Burpengary, Qld

Course Outline

This four-hour course provides carers, families and support workers with an understanding of safe work practices when completing manual handling tasks. It provides information regarding your responsibilities for Occupational Health & Safety within a workplace. The workshop includes practical demonstrations of the safe operation of a manual hoist, standing lifter and tips for the safe operation of mobility equipment and aids.

Overview

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face

Assessment Mode: Classroom

Maximum Duration: 4 hours

Location: 10 Station Road Burpengary, Qld

Course Details

• Course Content

  • Safe work practices

  • Safe Operation of Manual Lifting Hoist

  • Safe use of slide sheets

  • Safe Operation of Mobility Equipment/Aids

  • Safe Operation of Standing Lifter

  • Client Considerations

  • Practical demonstration and assessment.

• Additional Information

  • All course material provided

  • At the successful completion of the workshop, participants are given a certificate of completion

  • All courses are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors with relevant sector experience

  • All courses require an in-class assessment.

Fees

Full Course Fees

Fee Type Student Fee

Full fee $150

Staff Fee* $130

* Discount applies to staff of ONCALL and partner organisations.

Please note: All course dates are subject to change dependent on student numbers.