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Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) and the model WHS laws, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must ensure workers are provided with the information, training, instruction and supervision necessary to protect their health and safety. This course provides workers with the knowledge and skills to identify hazardous manual tasks, apply safe manual handling techniques, and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
Suitable for workers across a range of industries, the course focuses on practical techniques and risk controls that can be applied to everyday manual handling tasks to help create safer workplaces.
At a glance
- Delivery: Face-to-face
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (non-accredited)
- Cost: From $79 with member rate + funding (see Cost & funding)
- Location: Master Builders ACT, 1 Iron Knob St, Fyshwick
Overview
Manual handling — lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and repetitive tasks — is a leading cause of workplace injury in construction. This course gives workers the knowledge to identify hazardous manual tasks, use safe handling techniques, and apply simple controls to protect themselves and their workmates.
It is a non-accredited course; you will receive a Certificate of Attendance on successful completion.
What you'll learn
- What makes a manual task hazardous
- Common manual handling injuries and how they happen
- Safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques
- Assessing and controlling manual handling risks
- Your responsibilities under WHS laws
Who this course is for
This course suits anyone who performs manual work on site, including:
- Construction and trades workers
- Labourers and apprentices
- Warehouse and yard workers
- Supervisors responsible for manual handling risk
What you'll receive
This is a non-accredited course. There are no formal assessment requirements. Participants who successfully complete training will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Entry requirements
To enrol, you’ll need to:
- Have a basic level of written and spoken English
Career pathways
Safe manual handling skills are essential across a wide range of industries and support safer work practices in any role involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or repetitive tasks. This training complements broader workplace health and safety training and ongoing professional development.
Continue building your workplace safety knowledge with:
- WHS for Supervisors and Managers
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011)
Cost & funding
- Standard rate:$288.00
- Member rate:$259.00
- With TFA funding:$108.00
- Member + TFA:$79.00
About the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate
If you’re eligible for funding through the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund, you can access a discounted course fee by entering the code MH26B at checkout. We will manage the funding claim on your behalf following your successful course completion. Check your eligibility at https://trainingfund.com.au/eligibility.
Course dates
Dates for this course are not open for online booking yet. Send us an enquiry and the MBA Training team will let you know when the next session runs.
The MBA Training advantage
When you train with Master Builders, you train with the industry’s own. We deliver the complete course, face-to-face, and we never cut corners on time or compliance.
We meet every national and ACT requirement, so your qualification is recognised wherever you work.
Competitive pricing
We keep our rates reasonable to help you and your team stay skilled without breaking the budget. With member discounts and TFA rebates, you can maximise your savings.
Nationally recognised
We offer many courses that lead to qualifications and statements of attainments recognised Australia-wide, alongside a range of industry-backed non-accredited training.