What type of workers need manual handling training?

• All workers at some stage of life require Manual handling training.
• More specifically warehouse workers and others in  an environment where lifting is needed.

The key areas covered by this course include:

• Identifying relevant standards and legislation related to managing manual handling tasks in the workplace
• Identifying what manual handling is and its characteristics
• Recognising manual handling hazards
• How to determine the safest method of movement to reduce the risk of injuries
• Applying different lifting and transfer techniques to safely manage manual handling tasks
• The possible consequences of not applying correct manual handling techniques.

Certification

This is a non-accredited training course. Students who complete this course will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is issued by Auswide Rpls. For Manual Handling techniques.

Each Trainee Must Provide

Participants must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read and write English
• Contact us if you have any concerns about your level of language literacy or numeracy

For online training, participants must:

• Use a device that meets the minimum System Requirements of Auswide RPLS and Training (we officially support and recommend modern desktop or laptop computers running Google Chrome web browser). Other personal devices (e.g. phones and tablets) may be compatible, but due to the variety available, we do not officially support these devices.
• Have a stable internet connection.
• Use a device that can play sound.