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Overview
About This Course
Manual Handling Refresher is a focused half day session for workers who already hold manual handling skills and need to keep them current. The class is delivered face to face by experienced trainers and aligns closely with the practical content of HLTWHS005 without issuing a nationally recognised statement.
You will revisit safe biomechanics, complete a quick task risk assessment, and rehearse transfers using slide sheets, transfer belts, and a mobile floor hoist. The session also revisits hazardous task reporting, the hierarchy of control, and respectful communication during transfers, so you leave confident, current, and ready for your next shift.
Learning Outcomes
What You'll Learn
Refresh safe biomechanics for lifting, pushing, pulling, and holding tasks
Complete a quick risk assessment using the hierarchy of control
Use slide sheets, transfer belts, and standing aids confidently in practical drills
Operate a mobile floor hoist with a partner safely and respectfully
Report hazardous manual tasks in line with provider and workplace policy
Communicate clearly with participants and team members during transfers
Course Structure
Modules & Units
01 Manual Tasks Refresh
Quick revision of biomechanics, common injuries, and the everyday choices that keep your back and joints safe.
02 Risk and Control
Practical use of risk assessment templates and the hierarchy of control across real workplace scenarios.
03 Aids and Equipment Drills
Hands on practice with slide sheets, transfer belts, standing aids, and other commonly used transfer gear.
04 Hoist Practice
Step by step practice on a mobile floor hoist with sling selection and team work.
05 Reporting and Reflection
Hazard reporting, post incident documentation, and reflection on safer practice for your role.
Career Outcomes
Where This Course Can Take You
Disability Support Worker
Keep your manual handling current across in home and community shifts with confidence.
Aged Care Worker
Meet provider refresher expectations and reduce the risk of injury to yourself and the participant.
In Home Carer
Use small space transfers, slide sheets, and portable aids to keep clients safe at home.
Workplace Team Member
Apply safe lifting, pushing, and pulling habits across logistics, retail, and care settings.
Assessments
How You'll Be Assessed
Assessment is observational and continuous. You will demonstrate safe lifting, slide sheet use, transfer belt use, and a complete hoist transfer in pairs under direct trainer observation. A short reflection task at the end of the session asks you to plan a safe transfer for a simulated participant in your own workplace.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- You should already hold a current or recent manual handling skill base from work or study
- A reasonable level of physical fitness for practical lifting and transfer drills
- Photo identification for sign in at the start of the session
- A genuine willingness to take part in pair and group practical activities
What to Bring
Come Prepared
- Photo identification for sign in
- Closed in shoes and clothing that allows free movement during transfers
- A reusable water bottle and any personal medication you may need
- A notebook and pen for short reflective tasks
Certification
Statement of Attendance
On successful completion you receive a So Rig Institute Statement of Attendance confirming your refresher in manual handling. The statement lists the topics covered and the date attended, and is suitable for your professional development file and provider compliance records.
We recommend a refresher every twelve months, in line with most provider policies, so your skills, documentation, and incident reporting stay current.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course nationally recognised?
No, this is a non accredited refresher. If you need a nationally recognised statement, enrol in HLTWHS005 instead.
Who is this refresher for?
Disability and aged care workers, in home carers, and any worker who already holds manual handling skills and wants to keep them current.
Will I use a real hoist on the day?
Yes. You will practise on a mobile floor hoist with sling selection and partner transfers.
How often should I refresh manual handling?
Most providers ask for a refresher every twelve months. Your employer may also request one after an incident or change in role.
Can this class be delivered at my workplace?
Yes. Group bookings can be delivered on site across Australia. Contact our team for a tailored proposal.