AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

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Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Manual handling training Adelaide workers rely on to reduce injury risks, improve workplace safety and support compliance with South Australian work health and safety requirements. Complete industry-specific online training for healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government workplaces.

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

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Workers across Adelaide’s healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government sectors regularly perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and repetitive movements. When these activities are not properly managed, they can expose workers to hazardous manual task risks and contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), one of the leading causes of workplace injury in Australia.

AlertForce’s manual handling training Adelaide employers and workers trust provides practical guidance on identifying hazardous manual tasks, recognising workplace risk factors and applying safer handling techniques. Participants learn how repetitive movement, sustained force, awkward postures and vibration can increase injury risks, along with strategies to reduce those risks through effective planning, safe work practices and appropriate equipment use.

Aligned with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks, this training supports compliance with the WHS Act 2012 (SA) and helps PCBUs meet their duty to manage workplace risks. Whether you are seeking individual training or workforce-wide compliance solutions, our manual handling training courses provide practical knowledge applicable across a wide range of South Australian workplaces. Employers can also learn more about manual handling training and their legal obligations, while workers new to the topic may find it useful to understand what manual handling training is and explore five reasons why manual handling training matters.

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Course Overview

What You'll Learn

This manual handling course provides Adelaide workers with practical knowledge to identify hazardous manual tasks, assess workplace risks and apply safe handling techniques across healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government environments. Participants learn how to recognise common risk factors, understand the hierarchy of controls and use safer work practices to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Duration

4 Hours

Half-day training

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Delivery

Face-to-Face or Live Webinar

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Certificate

Same Day

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Statement of Attainment

Who Needs This Training?

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Construction Workers

Mandatory for specified ACT occupations exposed to silica dust

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Tradespeople

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, tilers and concreters

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Government Infrastructure Workers

Government-funded construction, defence facilities and civil infrastructure projects

 
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Demolition Workers

High-risk activities involving concrete, brick, mortar and stone

SA Requirement

Under the WHS Act 2012 (SA), PCBUs must eliminate or minimise risks arising from hazardous manual tasks so far as is reasonably practicable. SafeWork SA expects employers to identify manual handling hazards, assess associated risks and implement suitable control measures to reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries.

Hazardous manual tasks may involve lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, holding or restraining loads where workers are exposed to repetitive movement, sustained force, awkward postures, vibration or high force. Training supports workers in understanding these risks and applying safe work practices that contribute to a safer workplace and improved WHS outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Identify crystalline silica and silica-containing materials in the workplace
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Understand health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica exposure
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Recognise tasks and activities that generate hazardous silica dust
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Know legal obligations under WHS regulations and exposure standards
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Apply the hierarchy of controls to minimise silica dust exposure
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Implement safe work practices and control measures when working with silica
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
The AlertForce Difference

Why Choose AlertForce?

AlertForce provides practical manual handling training for workers and organisations throughout Adelaide and South Australia. Trusted by employers across healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing and government sectors, our training helps workers better understand hazardous manual task risks while supporting workplace safety and WHS compliance.

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Expert WHS Trainers

Learn from industry professionals with decades of real- world experience in workplace health and safety.
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20+ Years Experience

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Flexible Scheduling

Multiple sessions every week. Morning, afternoon, and webinar options to fit your work schedule.
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Daily Sessions Available

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Guaranteed Compliance

Our training meets all WHS requirements for SA
construction sites and national standards.

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100% Compliant

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Local Adelaide Training

Convenient Adelaide locations, plus live webinar options for remote attendance.

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Multiple Locations

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Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

4.69 out of 5 based on 2,515 National Google reviews

“Great training organisation. Well organised and good communications. Provided a great trainer for the HSR course.”

Tom Foley

05 Aug 2026

“Did a CPR refresher. Reminded me of the things I'd missed or forgotten about. Got it done and got out. Highly recommend. Of the 10 or so of these I've done, this is the first that actually felt like a useful refresher and not just trying to stay awake to check the boxes.”

Chris Stewart

24 Jul 2026

“The AlertForce course for Enter and Work in Confined Spaces was very comprehensive and informative. John is a very experienced worker and instructor, which enhanced the training experience for all of the class, he answered all our questions from both the health and safety, and legal perspective, and would also use his own real-world experiences to demonstrate the answers. Thank you AlertForce Team and John, I'll recommend your courses to anybody who's looking for training.”

Joel Waring

24 Jul 2026

“Adam did a great job on silica and asbestos training, he was very thorough and the course well presented”

Ben Jewell

20 Jul 2026

“Thank you for a great First Aid and CPR course. The training was well organised, informative, and easy to follow. I appreciated the hands-on practice,theories and clear explanations. I feel much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you for a positive learning experience.l definitely recommend to anyone its amazing experience thanks Alana for taking us through the course”

Purity Nkirote

30 Jun 2026

“Rahul Sharman is the man! Highly recommended training for asbestos awareness.”

M T

12 Jun 2026

“Registered training organisation. Provided good training on Asbestos awareness”

Kalirajan Urkalan

03 Jun 2026

“Great training. Matt explained the silica and asbestos topics clearly and made it easy to understand. Very useful and relevant for site work.”

Jon Henry Albay

31 May 2026

“Great training RTO for white card”

Daniel Gibbon

21 May 2026

“Had my white card training today and it was an excellent experience all round. Being the only female in the group I was nervous at first, but everyone was so friendly (I don't think I touched a door once today lol) and welcoming. The instructor (shout out to Craig) was really interesting and friendly and made the course really engaging, time flew by! I 100% recommend these guys and will be going back soon to complete my working at heights certification.”

Alec Thomson

18 May 2026

“Helped with learning new skills and techniques and learning stuff to go out to the force into the traffic control area”

Liam Bates

07 May 2026

“I was very nervous about doing my forklift training but Craig our instructor made me feel comfortable and confident. I highly recommend Alert Force for training. If you do your forklift training I hope you get Craig he is great to work with!”

Leigh Robinson

24 Apr 2026

“Fantastic, open and friendly atmosphere. Craig Hindle was knowledgeable and approachable. 10/10 Forklift Training, couldn't recommend better.”

Connor Pollock

24 Apr 2026

“My instructor Craig Hindle is the best. He is very professional and high skilled on his expertise especially teaching on how to drive a forklift. I am very grateful that he is my instruction. If you want to get your forklift licence, I highly recommended tp enrol at Alertforce”

Karen Eleria

24 Apr 2026

“Great experience completing my forklift course with Alert Force. The training was clear and practical. Instructor John Sanderson was very professional, patient, and easy to learn from. Highly recommend”

Santosh Khatiwada

18 Apr 2026

“The training was clear and easy to follow, also the assessor was very helpful and made everyone comfortable. Highly recommending Alert force for anyone needing their White Card.”

Sadichha Pathak

09 Apr 2026

“Did my white card with trainer Craig, he was awesome, took time to explain a couple things for us slower learners, didn't over complicate the course was very straight Would recommend 100%”

Phillip Cox

01 Apr 2026

“Kevin was really approachable and had a great sense of humour which provided a relaxed environment to learn in. I appreciated how he kept everyone engaged. Kevin was really good at applying theory into practice and allowing us to share our own WHS / HSR experiences so we could learn from each other. A big thank you to Kevin.”

Lisa-April Mullan

12 Mar 2026

“Did my Whitecard, Asbestos, Silica, and Working at Heights. All classes were informative, and succinct. The instructors were great, especially John, who did my working safely at heights.”

Liam Shaw

10 Feb 2026

“Excellent course, I'm saying this because unless like most courses that are just plain boring. This course was run By Matt who I think is a great educator, he explains information in a way that's not just educational but also relevant to today's work practices, his insight and depth of knowledge shows his years on both subjects like asbestos and silica and how dangerous both can be, I'm now armed with the knowledge of how to treat these hazards and also how to prevent a problem that can be eliminated, I definitely recommend this course for anybody who wants to learn about asbestos and silica.”

Tazer Long

07 Feb 2026

“Just completed my forklift course with Craig, highly recommend”

Ben Vickers

06 Feb 2026

“I'm really satisfied with the way the class was lead simple and easy to remember for the questions on the theory test. I'm really grateful that I'm given another chance to do train and do the practical test again which I didn't pass on the first time. So that I'm prepared to use the forklift without making mistakes when I do get my licence as well as work using the forklift.”

Patrick

02 Dec 2025

“Best Training Centre. I have done my forklift training from here. The trainer named "JOHN SANDERSON" is the best trainer to me. Recommended this place with 5 stars”

Maruf Islam

02 Dec 2025

“Oliver was very informative, professional & thorough whilst conducting the Silica & Asbestos courses. I would highly recommend booking your white-card through AlertForce”

Evergreen Gardening Australia

13 Nov 2025

“1. Knowledgeable instructor. The instructor is experienced and knowledgeable about confined space safety. 2. Confidence boost.You've gained confidence in your ability to ensure safety in confined spaces. 3. Practical skills. The classes likely provided you with practical skills and knowledge to apply in real-world situations.”

Shawwaal Jacobs

22 Oct 2025

“Thank you for educating us on safety protocols and working in confined spaces. I had an excellent experience with Ben Ceely.”

Mizta Ben

22 Oct 2025

“Good to learn about asbestos and its dangers.”

Scott Ball

09 Oct 2025

“Rahul was the man! Engaging and informative, made the Silica Awareness course interesting. Coffee and biscuits wouldn't hurt as an addition.”

Cooper Hodgson

03 Oct 2025

“Did my asbestos anf silica course online through zoom, trainer was great and course content was easy to follow”

Angelo Alexopoulos

25 Sep 2025

“Trainer Oliver Lamond is knowledgeable in all aspects of the working at heights course the practical was great with learning in a fun environment I've learnt a lot with this course”

Reece Warnecke

24 Sep 2025

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

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2,515 National reviews

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Assessment

Assessment Information

Format

Multiple choice written assessment

Language

English (LLN support available)

Retakes

Included if required

Results

Same-day notification

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. You must be able to understand and communicate in basic English. LLN (Language, Literacy, Numeracy) support is available upon request.
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

USI Required

You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive your certificate. If you don’t have one, we can help you apply during the session.
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Course Details

What's Included

AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Comprehensive course materials and workbook
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Interactive group activities and discussions
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Follow correct safety procedures and protocols
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Know legal requirements under WHS regulations
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Implement proper control measures
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Work appropriately when dealing with silica
AlertForce | Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.

While manual handling certificates do not have a legislated expiry date, many South Australian employers recommend refresher training every two years or whenever workplace procedures, equipment, hazards or job responsibilities change. Refresher training helps workers maintain safe manual handling practices and supports employers in meeting their obligations under the WHS Act 2012 (SA).

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Live Webinar Delivery

Online delivery available throughout Adelaide and regional South Australia, allowing workers to complete training from their workplace or home at a time that suits them.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Under the WHS Act 2012 (SA), PCBUs must identify hazardous manual task risks and implement reasonably practicable measures to eliminate or minimise those risks. This includes providing appropriate training, instruction, supervision and control measures to reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries.

Manual handling training helps workers understand hazardous manual task risks, recognise common injury factors and apply safer work practices. While training is only one part of risk management, it supports broader WHS compliance obligations and workplace safety outcomes.

Manual handling injuries can occur in almost any workplace, but they are particularly common in healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government operations where workers regularly lift, carry, move or handle equipment, products or materials.

Course duration varies by industry stream, with most courses taking between 45 and 60 minutes to complete, including assessment activities. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.

There is no prescribed refresher period under South Australian legislation. However, many organisations recommend refresher training every two years, or sooner if workplace risks change, incidents occur, new equipment is introduced or workers move into different roles involving hazardous manual tasks.

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