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Workers across Sydney’s healthcare, aged care, construction, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, disability support 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), which remain one of Australia’s most common workplace injury categories.
AlertForce’s manual handling training Sydney employers and workers rely on 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 contribute to workplace injuries, along with practical strategies to reduce those risks through effective task design, equipment and safe work procedures.
Aligned with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks, this training supports compliance with the WHS Act 2011 (NT) and helps PCBUs meet their duty to manage workplace risks. Whether you are completing training as an individual worker or seeking workforce-wide compliance solutions, our manual handling training courses provide practical knowledge that can be applied across a broad range of Northern Territory 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.
Course Overview
What You'll Learn
This manual handling course provides Sydney workers with practical knowledge to identify hazardous manual tasks, assess workplace risks and apply safe handling techniques across healthcare, aged care, construction, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, disability support 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.
Duration
45–60 Minutes (Online)
Healthcare & Aged Care courses: Approximately 60 minutes
Construction, Office & Warehouse courses: Approximately 45 minutes
Delivery
100% Online
Includes interactive content and quizzes to assess understanding.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Issued upon successful completion of the course.
Who Needs This Training?
Construction Workers
Material handling and load movement
Healthcare Workers
Patient handling and mobility support tasks
Warehouse Workers
Lifting, stacking and repetitive movement tasks
Aged Care Workers
Manual transfers and assistive equipment use
NSW Requirement
Under the WHS Act 2011 (NSW), PCBUs must eliminate or minimise risks arising from hazardous manual tasks so far as is reasonably practicable. SafeWork NSW 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
The AlertForce Difference
Why Choose AlertForce?
AlertForce provides practical manual handling training for workers and organisations throughout Sydney and New South Wales. Trusted by employers across healthcare, aged care, construction, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, disability support and government sectors, our training helps workers better understand hazardous manual task risks while supporting workplace safety and WHS compliance.
Expert WHS Trainers
20+ Years Experience
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Daily Sessions Available
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Our training meets all WHS Act requirements for NSW
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Convenient Arncliffe locations, plus live
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What Our Students Say
4.6 out of 5 based on 826 Sydney Google reviews
“Great training organisation. Well organised and good communications. Provided a great trainer for the HSR course.”
“Adam did a great job on silica and asbestos training, he was very thorough and the course well presented”
“Great training. Matt explained the silica and asbestos topics clearly and made it easy to understand. Very useful and relevant for site work.”
“Helped with learning new skills and techniques and learning stuff to go out to the force into the traffic control area”
“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.”
“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.”
“Did my asbestos anf silica course online through zoom, trainer was great and course content was easy to follow”
“I got my white card here, it was a good experience, I'd recommend them. Special thanks to my teacher/trainer Matthew Weber”
“I did the Intial Comcare 5-day course for HSR with AlertForce. Kevin was an amazing instructor.”
“I did the 5 days Comcare approved HSR Training with AlertForce, and it was a very informative session with our trainer Kevin who did a very fantastic job in making the discussions lively and interesting.”
“I attended the 5-day HSR training course. Our trainer, Kevin, was excellent. He covered all the material carefully and efficiently. He got everyone in the group involved, and found ways to keep everyone engaged. Need some training? See if AlertForce offer a course.”
“Booked three of my staff in for Silica Awareness & Asbestos Training - friendly team to deal with, quick responses when required - definitely a one stop shop for all your training needs”
“Alertforce delivered training in an easy way to understand online for Silica Awareness 10830NAT Thank you”
“Flexible training schedule managed by very helpful staff. The trainer was knowledgeable and well prepared. Good place for asbestos and silica NAT trainings!”
“I attended white card course with adam as the trainer. he was very good and very knowledgeable. recommended. will attend other courses with alertforce”
“Asbestos awareness The training was full of information and details that anyone needs in their work. It was good enough for you to get basic information about what your job is and the things you should take into account And the trainer is a professional and has good experience in his field. I wish him continued success for him and his colleagues in the company”
“Adam is excellent! Patient and professional. They help me get the asbestos awareness certificate successfully. Much appreciated.”
“I completed my Asbestos Awareness training and found the instructor and the content relevant, professional and interesting at the same time. This is no easy accomplishment with so much content to cover in such an important topic. They come highly recommended.”
“Wade is a great teacher, whilst starting a new traffic control job I walked in with full confidence from the start. I highly recommend this course. Thanks wade!”
“Really enjoyed this course and would recommend the course and provider if you are looking for asbestos awareness training!”
“Completed the Free Asbestos Awareness Online Training and gained tremendous knowledge pertaining to the risks, procedures, controls and measures etc. Was introduced to various topics that were unknown to me and the audio-visual format of the course and knowledge checks give the trainee a sound understanding of the various topics covered whilst being digestible and easy to follow. Thank you AlertForce for the amazing training!”
“Asbestos awareness coarse. Very easy and informative thank you”
“Asbestos Awareness Training - very easy to understand, easy to follow to answer quiz questions and an unlimited amount of opportunities to ensure a pass mark.”
“Manual Handling for Health Care workers Course was informative and quick”
“This is an excellent course in regard to safely and effectively conducting asbestos removal in the built environment. The health and safety and legislative requirements are discussed as well as the specific procedures that must be taken in order to ensure that it's done correctly.”
“AlertForce delivered this training in a neat, well constructed and easy to follow program. I had no issues with the content now with the Flash Player. The module was helpful for my understanding of WHS and I would recommend this training to anyone wanting a refresher.”
“Good general WHS course!”
“Asbestos awareness course easy to go through the lessons, good experience, good content, great course very informative highly recommend.”
“It was worth taking the Manual Handling Training for Healthcare Workers course on online and it is more convenient to attend it.”
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Assessment
Assessment Information
Format
Online learning modules with quizzes
Language
English (LLN support available)
PASS REQUIREMENT
Successful completion of required assessments
Results
Certificate of Completion issued after completion
Prerequisites
Participants must:
Have basic English literacy skills
Have internet access for online delivery
No prior experience required.
USI Required
Course Details
What's Included
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.
While manual handling certificates do not have a legislated expiry date, many New South Wales 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 2011 (NSW).
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What are employers' obligations around hazardous manual task risks under SafeWork NSW - and is specific manual handling training legally required?
Under the WHS Act 2011 (NSW), PCBUs must identify hazardous manual task risks and implement reasonably practicable measures to eliminate or minimise those risks. While the legislation does not prescribe a specific manual handling training course, employers must provide appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to help workers perform hazardous manual tasks safely.
How does manual handling training support a NSW employer's duty of care under the WHS Act 2011?
Manual handling training helps workers understand hazardous manual task risks, recognise common injury factors and apply safer work practices. While training is only one component of risk management, it supports broader WHS compliance obligations and workplace safety outcomes.
What is the difference between the AlertForce manual handling course for healthcare workers and the construction workers' course?
AlertForce offers industry-specific manual handling training that addresses the hazards commonly encountered in different work environments. Healthcare and aged care courses focus on patient handling and mobility support tasks, while construction-focused training addresses material handling, load movement and site-based manual task risks.
Can I complete the AlertForce manual handling course online from Sydney?
Yes. AlertForce’s manual handling training is delivered online and can be completed from anywhere in Sydney or regional New South Wales. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course requirements.
How often should NSW workers complete manual handling refresher training?
There is no prescribed refresher period under New South Wales 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.