HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely

Learn how to safely conduct manual tasks to prevent injuries and meet safety standards

Duration

1 Day

Cost

$120

Location

Forrestdale, Perth

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face

Accredited

HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely overview

The HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge to identify hazardous manual tasks, assess risks, and perform handling activities safely across a wide range of industries, including mining, construction, healthcare, and emergency response. The unit applies to all workers who undertake manual tasks as part of their role and aligns with Australian WHS legislation, standards, and industry codes of practice to ensure a high level of workplace safety.

What you will learn:

Risk Identification: Learn to recognise hazardous manual tasks and identify specific risk factors that could lead to injury.
Task Preparation: Prepare work areas, loads, and equipment appropriately before starting any manual handling activity.
Safe Handling Techniques: Master correct posture, biomechanics, and ergonomic techniques for lifting, carrying, and moving loads.
Mechanical Aids: Gain proficiency in selecting and using mechanical aids and equipment to minimise physical strain.
Safety Reporting: Understand your role in identifying unsafe practices, reporting hazards, and contributing to organisational WHS processes.

The course is suitable for individuals in any industry who perform manual handling as part of their daily work. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to carry out manual tasks with confidence and a reduced risk of injury, supporting a proactive safety culture and maintaining compliance with essential workplace health and safety requirements.

Entry Requirements

• Age: Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Unique Student Identifier (USI): A valid USI must be provided prior to course commencement
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital needs (LLND): must be assessed before commencing the course you are enrolled for. You need to be confident to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate directly and using radios
• Identification: Official Photo Identification will need to be presented on the day of your course

Is this course for me?

The HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely unit is suitable for:

Workers in mining, resources, construction, industrial operations, and infrastructure
Emergency response and rescue teams
Security and high‑risk industry personnel
Health, aged care, disability, and community workers
Anyone required to perform manual handling tasks as part of their job

Course Benefits

Completing the HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely course provides participants with critical safety and professional competencies valued across multiple industries. The core motivation is the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

Key benefits include:

Improved Safety Awareness: by learning correct manual handling techniques, reducing the risk of injuries caused by incorrect lifting or repetitive motions
National Recognition: Gain a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Regulatory Compliance: Meet WHS, emergency response, and industry-specific safety requirements.
Practical Experience: Train with industry-standard equipment in realistic scenarios to build confidence and proficiency.
Career Progression: Enhance employability in roles that require manual handling tasks
Enhanced Skills & Confidence: to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and then prepare and complete them in a safe manner

Career Opportunities

The HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely unit is relevant for any role involving manual handling including lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.

Roles that this unit may be relevant to:

Emergency response team member
Mine rescue officer
Health and safety advisor
Confined space worker
Warehouse & logistics officer
Security and site access officer
Health and safety representative

Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant:

Mining and resources
Fire and emergency services
Construction and engineering
Industrial and Infrastructure
Warehousing and Manufacturing
Health and Community Services

While this unit provides skills relevant to the roles listed above, completion does not guarantee employment or specific job placement.

What will I learn?

On completing HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely unit, students will be able to:

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

Accredited Units

This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:

HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely is a standalone unit of competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Unit Code	Unit Name
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely

Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)

• Participants will need sufficient English skills to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate during classroom and practical demonstrations and assessments.
• A pre-course LLND assessment ensures you have the reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills needed to successfully complete the course.
• Digital Literacy – you will require digital technology proficiency sufficient to use and navigate various forms of digital and electronic tools, platforms and technology to communicate and demonstrate understanding of course information and skills.

Pre-Requisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

Assessment

The following methods will be used to assess competency for HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely

Assessor Checklists
Theoretical Assessments including short answer and multi-choice questions
Individual and team based practical and scenario assessments

Certification

The HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely unit is a nationally recognised competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for National Training Register – HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.

What will be provided on the day

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training materials will be provided on the day of your course.

Our Forrestdale Training Facility has a compact kitchen area with an automated tea/coffee machine.

A fridge and microwave are provided for participants to store and heat their own snacks/meals.
A vending machine is stocked with quick snacks, healthy options and bottle/canned drinks.
Alternatively, there are a variety of food outlets and cafes close by. We recommend purchasing before your course starts as business may change advertised operating hours without notice.

Please bring your own water bottle – we have a cold-water unit for refills

What to wear

Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.

All participants are required to wear:
• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirts
• Steel cap safety boots
• Prescription glasses if worn.

We also encourage you to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Additional clothing to keep dry/warm if raining or windy

Identification

On the day of your course, you will be required to provide official photo identification on arrival at our Forrestdale Training Centre or other training locations.

• Official photo identification includes Driver Licence, Passport or Australian State or Territory issued Photo Card.

Expired identification will not be accepted

Physical Capacity and Fitness

To perform work safely as outlined in the HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely unit, individuals should possess the following physical attributes to manage the manual handling requirements:

Musculoskeletal Strength – Sufficient core and limb strength to perform assisted transfers and move heavy equipment without overexertion.
Cardiovascular Endurance – The stamina required to maintain safe posture and technique throughout a physically demanding shift involving repetitive tasks.

Photography and Filming

We will capture training, demonstrations and assessment by taking photographs or video or sound recordings.
We will include in our enrolment package to you a photographic/media consent form which details the collection and use of your personal image in any way by Risk Management Training Solutions Pty Ltd (RMTS) for print and digital communications, publications, productions or presentations as well as for identification purposes and as evidence of participation and assessment activity.
Your completed consent form will be placed on file and retained by RMTS. We will also advise you in this form on how you can withdraw your consent.

Duration

Delivered over 1 day.

Exact daily schedules—including start and finish times, break periods, and assessment windows—will be provided upon completion of enrolment, allowing us to tailor information to your specific training group and location.

RMTS trainers and assessors deliver a blend of supervised learning, theoretical assessment activities, and realistic scenario‑based training to ensure learners can confidently apply their skills in real‑world environments. Each training day is structured to balance knowledge development with hands‑on practice, including multiple opportunities to participate in realistic simulations and skill‑building exercises.

Delivery Locations

This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments. See our locations below:

Forrestdale office
On site
In your workplace/office

Forrestdale, Perth

Experience dynamic learning at Forrestdale, Perth with great facilities in a great location

Fees

The cost of the HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.

Title	Fee
Full Fee¹	$120
Location	Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery

RMTS Fee Policy - Full fees are payable upfront to secure your enrolment
Corporate Bookings - We are able to provide an invoice upon receipt of your purchase order
Location - Fees displayed are applicable to training conducted at our Forrestdale Training Facility only

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