Manual Handling Training


  • Course Description

    This course describes the skills and knowledge required to identify manual handling requirements of a work function, use manual handling aids to lift or move items, and identify and assess manual handling risks.


    This course applies to individuals who work under supervision in most situations and exercise limited autonomy.


    All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety, environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.


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  • Course Schedule

    Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning (4 Hours)


    Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (2 Hours)

  • Entry Requirements

    An individual undertaking this course on behalf of NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

    • Participants must be 16 years and over 
    • ID is required 
    • A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
    • Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
    • Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration; 
    • Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing
    • Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to manual handling operations, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate load weights. 
  • Assessment

    Individuals undertaking this course with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will be expected to complete verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.


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  • Outcome

    Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:

    • FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks

    Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by NNZMC Pty Ltd - T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974. 

  • Learners Rights and Responsibilities

    Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.