Aged Care
Manual Handling
Foundational training in safe manual handling practices for disability and aged care support workers, covering theory, body mechanics, and hands-on equipment operation.
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- Mode: In-Person
- Level: All levels
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About This Course
This course equips support workers with the foundational competencies required for safe manual handling in disability and aged care environments. Participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including hands-on operation of hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets and other assistive equipment. The training covers legislative obligations, risk assessment methodologies, and preventative strategies to protect both workers and clients.
What You'll Learn
✓ Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques in a care environment
✓ Operate equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs correctly
✓ Assess and document manual handling risks in workplace settings
✓ Apply legislative and duty-of-care obligations to daily practice
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing disability and aged care support workers who assist clients with mobility, transfers, or the use of manual handling equipment.
What's Included
- ✓ Manual handling definitions and scope
- ✓ Legislative and regulatory obligations
- ✓ Identifying tasks that involve manual handling
- ✓ Body mechanics and postural safety
- ✓ Preventative exercises for workers
- ✓ Risk mitigation strategies and safe techniques
- ✓ Risk assessment methodologies
- ✓ Hands-on equipment demonstrations (hoists, wheelchairs, slidesheets)
Delivery & Format
Duration
3 hours
Mode
In-Person
Level
All levels
Certificate
Digital + Printable
Available Sessions
Choose a date that works for you. All sessions are small-group, facilitator-led workshops.
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