This training course covers the skills and knowledge required for an employee to carry out safe handling practices within the health care industry. Poor manual handling practice is one of the most common causes of injury in the health care industry, so it is important that all healthcare employees learn how to transfer people safely.Ìý
Upon completion of this course students will be able to identity hazards and reduce manual handling injuries when lifting or moving those in community or residential environments.
There are no formal entry requirements.
A Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment may be conducted on all entrants prior to enrolment into the program to ensure that ÍáÍáÂþ» College can support each student throughout the program.
Students will need to ensure they are able toÌýconnect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
This qualification to be suitable for students who have interest in learning how to safely transfer people in the health care industry.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely |
Class sizes are kept small (8-10) to ensure students have adequate working space and undivided attention from our industry qualified Trainers.
During this short course students will actively work through a theory workbook before using coffee and equipment supplied by Aromas coffee to demonstrate their practical knowledge.
This course is Fee for Service (FFS) and may vary from State to State. Course fees are to be paid in full upfront through your own pocket by direct debit or credit card. Terms and conditions will apply, contact us to find out more.
| Queensland Fee-for-Service | |
|---|---|
| Course Fee: | $120.00 |
Course Cancellation and Refund Information
If you wish to cancel your enrolment, you must provide us with written notification to info@queensford.edu.au stating your full name, courseÌýdetails and reason for cancellation. Please note there will be NO REFUNDS granted before, on or after commencement date of a course. Students will be enrolled into the next class session if they have notified the college they cannot attend and wish to attend the next class
session.
