Conduct Manual Tasks Safely – HLTWHS005
March 3, 2026 2026-03-03 5:16Conduct Manual Tasks Safely – HLTWHS005
Looking to advance your healthcare career or meet industry compliance standards? Enrol in our Nationally Recognised Manual Handling Course (HLTWHS005: Conduct Manual Tasks Safely) — specifically tailored for carers, nurses, aged care workers, and allied health professionals. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively in a healthcare environment.
Why Choose Hopkins for Your Manual Handling Training?
At Hopkins International College, we pride ourselves on delivering industry-leading manual handling courses led by highly experienced trainers. All of our instructors have backgrounds in healthcare, emergency first aid, and education. Our hands-on training is conducted in a simulated workplace environment. This facility is complete with hospital beds, slide sheets, standing and full hoists, and more — all designed to mirror real-world healthcare settings.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement:
Students must be at least 18 years of age. Students must also have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Physical Requirement
The student must be physically fit enough to do the exercises they will be taught,
Minimum English Language Requirement:
Students must meet one of the following:
- Score a 6 or above on the International English Language Testing System
- Score a 52 or above on the Pearson Test of English Academic
- Satisfactorily completed ELICOS to at least Upper Intermediate level
OR
Provide either of the following evidence of English Language competence:
- That they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
- That they have completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language
Students will also need to pass the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment conducted by Phia Education Trainer/Assessor, which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. For international students applying from their home country, this will be completed during a video call interview. For all students applying within Australia, the test will be completed during an interview at the Phia Education Campus.
Pre-requisite Requirement:
None.
Training Format
- Duration: One-day face-to-face workshop
- Location: 170 Wellington St, East Perth 6004
- Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration
- Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
Pathways and Employment
This course is specifically tailored for carers, nurses, aged care workers, and allied health professionals.
Course Modules
Theory Components:
- Introduction to manual handling
- Risk identification and control strategies
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation
- Injury prevention and risk factors
- Duty of care and workplace responsibilities
- Anatomy and physiology of the spine
- Safe work procedures and correct postures
Practical Training:
- Pre-start warm-up and stretching routines
- Use of slide sheets and transfer aids
- Performing log rolls and patient repositioning techniques
- Practical use of full and standing hoists in various clinical scenarios
Course Fee Breakdown
| Enrolment Fee | $20 AUD (non-refundable to be paid on application) |
| Course Fee | $100 AUD |
| Total Course Fee | $120 AUD |
Payments are processed through our secure platform, which accepts Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
All applicants can apply for credit transfer of units that they have already been issued with from another RTO. Additionally, they may wish to apply for recognition of prior learning gained form their past formal and informal learning pathway from other training, work or life experience.
