Manual Handling Training (Non-Accredited) (½ day), Newcastle
Statement of Attendance – Perform Manual Handling Tasks
This is a Non-Accredited Course, approved by Glencore and Bulga Coal.
Manual handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injury across many industries. This non-accredited training equips participants with practical skills and knowledge to identify hazardous manual tasks, assess risks, and apply safe handling techniques in real workplace scenarios. Through hands-on activities and trainer guidance, learners develop safer lifting habits and understand how to reduce strain on the body while meeting workplace safety expectations.
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It is designed for workers who are required to lift, carry, push, pull or move items as part of their role and supports existing workplace health and safety programs by helping employees contribute to safer work practices.
* IMPORTANT: This is NON-ACCREDITED training and does not result in a Statement of Attainment, qualification, or High-Risk Work Licence.
Course Outcome
On successful completion, Maxwell Training will issue a:
- Statement of Attendance – Perform Manual Handling Tasks
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What You’ll Learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify hazardous manual tasks and risk factors
- Participate in manual handling risk assessments
- Apply safe lifting and movement techniques
- Understand the hierarchy of control for manual handling risks
- Contribute to workplace injury prevention strategies
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Workers involved in lifting or moving items as part of their job role
- Employers implementing internal safety or injury prevention programs
- New starters requiring manual handling awareness
- Existing workers needing a refresher on safe handling
How the Training Works
Training Delivery
- Delivered in person by a qualified trainer at one of Maxwell Training’s purpose-built simulators or an approved training facility
- Includes classroom learning, trainer demonstrations and group discussions
- Practical activities using simulated workplace scenarios
- Planning and conducting manual handling tasks
- Identifying hazards and contributing to risk minimisation
- Applying safe movement and load-handling techniques in a variety of ways
- Knowledge assessment (multiple choice and short answer)
- Observation of practical skills during simulated activities
Entry Requirements
To fully participate and stay safe during practical activities, you must meet the following requirements:
General Requirements
- Proof of identity must be supplied and verified on the day of training
- Minimum age of 14 years
- Students under 18 years must provide parental consent (unless linked to an employer)
- Read and complete knowledge questions (basic Year 10 level literacy)
- Read and interpret basic workplace documents
- Communicate clearly with others
- Use a digital device (tablet, smartphone, or laptop) for assessments
- Students must have the physical ability to complete practical manual handling tasks safely
Call us on 1300 MAXWEL or email [email protected] and we’ll make sure you have all the information you need.
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Training location: Maxwell’s Newcastle facility at 17 Callistemon Close, Warabrook NSW 2304
There are currently no openings available for this course.Contact us if you have any questions or to book over the phone.
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