Manual Handling Training & Certification

Master Manual Handling Techniques and Workplace Safety Compliance Ensure a safe and compliant workplace with...

4.77
4 to 6 Hours
38 Lectures
Beginners

About This Course

Master Manual Handling Techniques and Workplace Safety Compliance

Ensure a safe and compliant workplace with our Manual Handling Training & Certification. Designed for employees, supervisors, and managers across industries in Australia, this course provides practical skills and knowledge to safely perform manual handling tasks while complying with the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011 and state-specific regulations.

Workplaces face significant risks from poor manual handling practices, including musculoskeletal injuries, ergonomic hazards, and work-related strain. This course covers comprehensive topics such as safe lifting techniques, risk assessment, hazard identification, ergonomics, and industry-specific practices for healthcare, construction, retail, and warehousing. Participants will learn to implement risk control measures, use mechanical aids effectively, and promote a culture of workplace safety.

Through structured online modules, quizzes, a mock exam, and a final assessment, participants gain actionable skills to protect themselves and colleagues, reduce workplace injuries, and ensure compliance with Australian safety standards. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to develop and maintain safe manual handling procedures, support injury prevention, and foster continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Why Take This Course?

  • Comprehensive Safety Training: Learn all aspects of manual handling, including ergonomics, risk assessment, safe lifting techniques, and injury prevention.
  • Australian Compliance Focus: Gain knowledge of the WHS Act 2011, legal obligations, and state-specific regulations to ensure workplace compliance.
  • Practical, Actionable Skills: Develop hands-on techniques for industry-specific manual handling tasks in healthcare, construction, retail, and warehousing.
  • Workplace Injury Prevention: Understand strategies for reducing musculoskeletal injuries, implementing mechanical aids, and fostering a culture of safety.

What You'll Learn

  • Manual Handling Techniques: Learn the proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects to avoid injury.
  • WHS Compliance: Understand the requirements for manual handling compliance under Australian Workplace Health and Safety laws.
  • Assessing Manual Handling Risks: Learn how to assess and mitigate manual handling risks and identify common workplace hazards.
  • Ergonomics and Body Mechanics: Understand ergonomics and how to use proper body mechanics to reduce physical strain.
  • Injury Prevention: Gain practical skills in preventing musculoskeletal injuries and other common manual handling injuries in the workplace.

Requirements

No strict academic requirements, though a background in human resources, management, or safety compliance will be beneficial.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from the Australian Compliance Institute. This certification proves your knowledge in manual handling, WHS compliance, and safe workplace practices.

Certification

Course Curriculum

40 sections38 Lectures lectures4 to 6 Hours
▶ Manual Handling Training & Certification Mock Exam
▶ Aged Care Quality Standards 2025: Provider Readiness Final Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions


An online program for employees, supervisors, and managers to master manual handling techniques, risk assessment, and WHS compliance in Australian workplaces.

Proper manual handling practices help reduce workplace injuries, improve employee safety, support WHS compliance, and minimise risks associated with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.

The course is designed to be completed within 2–4 hours and is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate.


No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners, professionals, managers, and learners looking to build practical industry knowledge and skills

Yes, this course provides general manual handling training that applies to various industries, including construction, warehousing, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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