This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.
Duration
Face to face 2 days
Fees
$210
Delivered on site or offsite
Depending on industry requirements, accessibility and numbers
The course will be delivered via a face to face format in either DNA Kingston Training rooms or at your workplace, depending on numbers, client requirements and training facilities.
Locations of training rooms include: Busselton, Bunbury and Belmont (Perth)
Minimum and maximum participant numbers apply.
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.
Maximum manual lifting weight is limited to Safe Work Australia recommendations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Assessment locations
Assessment maybe at the work place or simulated conditions that replicate operational workplace conditions
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Determine job requirements |
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Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions |
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Lift materials manually |
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Determine material weight correctly utilising most appropriate technique, and assess risks associated with lifting |
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Undertake lifting techniques to Safe Work Australia recommended procedures and having regard to types of movement, methods, storage, height and position |
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Move/shift materials manually |
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Select appropriate equipment, as required |
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Place material safely and securely on moving equipment |
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Relocate material ensuring safety of personnel and security of material |
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Unload material and place in a safe and secure manner |
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Pre-requisite Unit
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MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
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MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
Participants will be required to successfully complete an LLN assessment to confirm numeracy, reading, writing and language skills at least to ACSF Level 3 prior to enrolment into their selected course.
It is a requirements that participants wishing to attend this training be able to:
- enter and exit the work location safely and unaided
- have adequate mobility to be able to enter restricted /darkened work areas
- be able to conduct manual handling activities involving movement of persons
- have adequate mobility, eyesight and hearing to be able to observe their surrounding work area in all directions during activities.
Assessment requirements
Assessment will require a theory component and practical demonstration
Participants will undertake a theory assessment and a practical demonstration. The theory assessment consists of multiple choice, true or false and short answer questions, with a practical demonstration of skills to be observed. The practical assessment requires participants to demonstrate competence of this unit, including conducting CPR for a scenario provided.
Clothing requirements
- Steel cap boots
- Long pants
- Longs sleeve shirt
MEM11011 – Undertake manual handling
- following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
- assessing the risks associated with lifting materials manually and determining the most appropriate technique
- selecting and using the appropriate equipment to move/shift materials ensuring safety of personnel and security of material.
- Learner resources and guides
- Assessment material theory and practical
- Appropriate equipment
- Power points
- Videos
- Protective personal equipment and Hi- Vis Vest, hardhat and other PPE currently used in industry for performing rescues from a live LV panel
- Documentation may include workplace requirements, relevant industry standards, equipment specifications and operation manuals to meet specific site needs of industry.
Learning and assessment materials, along with power points which can be accessed online as required.
Support of face to face Trainer