Half Day Course
Manual Handling Course Perth
Learn or refresh your manual handling skills, to be able to undertake safe work practices in caring directly for clients within health care, aged care, and community or home environments.
Half Day Course Overview
The Manual Handling half-day course is a hands-on, practical course, that provides the skills and knowledge to participate in safe work practices in caring directly for clients within health care, aged care, and community or home environments. Learn how to maintain safety and well-being support for the client and worker.
Classes are suitable for all industry types or community groups within health and aged care such as nurses, student nurses, health workers, support workers, and aged care or disability workers.
Manual Handling for Aged Care Workers
Aged care is one of the most physically demanding parts of the care sector, and manual handling injuries are among its most common workplace injuries. This manual handling training for aged care workers covers the everyday tasks staff do safely – assisting a client from bed to chair, supporting someone with limited mobility, and using hoists and slide sheets – to reduce injury risk and meet employers’ Work Health and Safety duty to manage hazardous manual tasks.
Building a broader skill set, our Aged Care Refresher short course and aged care courses cover this alongside other core skills.
Manual Handling for Nurses & Support Workers
Nurses, student nurses and support workers face manual handling risks daily, from transferring patients to using mobility equipment on the ward or in a client’s home. This manual handling course for nurses and support workers is a common choice ahead of clinical placement or as an employer-mandated compliance requirement. It pairs well with our Provide CPR course – see Bundle Packages in the Costs tab – and nursing students receive the discounted $85 rate. For a fuller skill set, our First Aid course is also available.
It pairs well with our course if you need both skills covered in one visit – see Bundle Packages within the Costs tab. Nursing students already receive the discounted $85 rate for Manual Handling, in line with our other nursing-student pricing. If you’re after a fuller first aid skill set, our First Aid course is also available separately.
Training Location
Classroom sessions are held at Unit 8 / 40 Meares Ave, Kwinana, Western Australia. Close to bus and train public transport.
Dates & Times
Classes run regularly at our Bestwest Care Training Rooms (excluding public holidays):
- Every Thursday, 9am to 12:30pm
- Fortnightly Mondays, 9am to 12:30pm
Upcoming Class Intakes:
Monday 5 October 2026
Thursday 8 October 2026
Thursday 15 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Thursday 22 October 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Thursday 5 October 2026
(For further dates in October and beyond, ask our team friendly team)
Course Delivery
The course involves half a day (4 hours) of practical class training, at Bestwest Care Training Rooms.
A certificate is provided upon completion.
Group bookings are available at other sites depending on the number of attendees and required facilities. Submit a course enquiry with your group requirement or specific queries.
Topics Covered Include:
- Theory of Safe Manual Handling
- Safe Manual Handling Techniques
- Use of Hoists
- Use of Slide Sheets
- Assist with Ambulation
- Follow the Mobility Care Plan
- Transfers – Bed to Chair
- Transfers – Car to Chair
- Falls Management
- Use of Policies and Procedures
Enrolment Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for this Manual Handling course. As it includes hands-on practical training (lifting, transferring, and using equipment like hoists and slide sheets), you’ll need to be reasonably fit and physically capable of taking part in the practical component on the day.
As an Elective Unit
This Manual Handling half day course is offered as an elective unit for our Intro to Disability short course, and Aged Care Refresher short course.
These classes are appropriate for all industries and community groups, and courses can be conducted at individual workplaces or venues if minimum numbers and appropriate facilities are available.
Course Fees
- $125 per person. Payable upon booking.
- $85 discounted price for Nursing Students
Bundle Packages
Are you looking to do both CPR and Manual Handling in one day? We have bundle packages:
- $155 – Nursing Students Bundle – Manual Handling + HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- $185 – Special Bundle – Manual Handling + HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Submit a course enquiry for more information on our bundles.
Manual Handling Refresher Course Perth – How Often to Renew
Already completed your manual handling training? You don’t need to start from scratch – the same half-day course doubles as your manual handling refresher. Most aged care, disability and healthcare employers across Perth expect staff to renew their manual handling training every 12 months to stay compliant and keep their technique current.
You’re likely due for a refresher if:
- It’s been more than 12 months since your last course
- You’re returning to work after a break
- You’ve changed roles or employers
- Your workplace has introduced new equipment or procedures
- Your employer has asked you to renew as part of regular compliance
Your refresher reinforces safe lifting, lowering and transferring, correct posture, and the use of assistive equipment such as slide sheets, hoists and transfer belts – practised through real-world scenarios at our Kwinana training centre. You’ll receive a certificate of completion to meet workplace requirements.
Manual Handling Course FAQs
What is the Manual Handling course in Perth?
The Manual Handling course is a half-day training program designed to provide skills and knowledge for safe work practices in caring for clients within health care, aged care, and community environments.
Do you offer an online manual handling course or refresher?
No – manual handling is a hands-on, practical skill, so both the full course and the refresher are delivered in person at our Kwinana training centre (or on-site for group bookings), never online. This makes sure you physically practise correct lifting, transferring and equipment techniques.
Who should take the Manual Handling training in Perth?
The course is suitable for nurses, student nurses, health workers, support workers, aged care and disability workers across various industry types and community groups.
What topics are covered in the Manual Handling course?
The course covers topics including safe manual handling techniques, use of hoists and slide sheets, assistance with ambulation, transfers between bed and chair, fall management, and following mobility care plans.
How long is the Manual Handling course Perth?
The course is a half-day (4-hour) practical training session. Every Thursday and fortnightly Mondays from 9am to 12:30pm.
What are the course fees for Manual Handling training?
The standard course fee is $125 per person, with a discounted rate of $85 available for nursing students.
Given it is a half-day course, bundle packages are available to make best use of the day, including combinations with CPR training.
How long does a manual handling certificate last?
There’s no strict legislated expiry on a manual handling certificate, but most aged care, disability and healthcare employers expect it to be renewed every 12 months to keep skills and technique current. In practice, how long your manual handling certificate lasts comes down to your employer’s compliance policy – check their specific requirements.
How often do I need a manual handling refresher?
Most Perth employers recommend a manual handling refresher every 12 months, or sooner if you change roles, return to work after a break, or your workplace introduces new equipment or procedures. If you’ve already completed this course and are due to renew, you can rebook the same half-day session as your refresher. Apply now.
Is this course suitable for Perth aged care workers and nurses?
Yes. This Manual Handling course serves both audiences: as a manual handling course for aged care workers covering hoists, slide sheets and safe transfers, and as a manual handling course for nurses preparing for placement or ward-based compliance requirements.
Do I get a nationally recognised certificate for Manual Handling?
No. Manual Handling is a non-accredited half-day short course, so you’ll receive a Bestwest Care certificate of completion rather than a nationally recognised formal qualification.
Are there any prerequisites for the Manual Handling course?
There are no formal entry requirements for this Manual Handling course. As it includes hands-on practical training, you’ll need to be reasonably fit and physically capable of taking part on the day.
Is the Manual Handling course fee-free in WA?
No. This Manual Handling course is a fee-for-service half-day short course priced at $125 per person ($85 for nursing students), payable upon booking. WA Government Fee-Free funding applies to eligible accredited qualifications, such as our Certificate III in Individual Support and Certificate IV in Mental Health, not to this short course.