Manual Handling in the Community Services Sector
This four-hour course provides carers, families and support workers with an understanding of safe work practices when completing manual handling tasks. It provides information regarding your responsibilities for Occupational Health & Safety within a workplace. The workshop includes practical demonstrations of the safe operation of a manual hoist, standing lifter and tips for the safe operation of mobility equipment and aids.
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Full Fee
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*Staff Fee
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$150 |
$130 |
*(Discount applies to staff of ONCALL and partner organisations)
Please note: All course dates are subject to change dependent on student numbers.
Course Details
Length: 4 hours
Location:
- ONCALL Training College
- On-site delivery throughout Victoria if equipment is available.
Course Content
- Safe work practices
- Safe Operation of Manual Lifting Hoist
- Safe use of slide sheets
- Safe Operation of Mobility Equipment/Aids
- Safe Operation of Standing Lifter
- Client Considerations
- Practical demonstration and assessment.
Additional Information
- All course material provided
- At the successful completion of the workshop, participants are given a certificate of completion
- All courses are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors with relevant sector experience
- All courses require an in-class assessment.