Manual Handling With Mechanical Aids Unit Standard 17459

Manual Handling (with Mechanical Aids)

Course Aim
At the successful completion of this course a trainee will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of types of manual handling risks; describe injury risk reduction measures for manual handling; use safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids; and use safe manual handling practices without mechanical aids.

Course Overview
Theory and Practical covering the following: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of types of manual handling risks in the workplace
• Describe injury risk reduction measures for manual handling in the workplace
• Use safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids in the workplace
• Use safe manual handling practices without mechanical aids in the workplace

NZQA Unit Standard
17459: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace - Level 3, Credits 3

Attendance Numbers: Minimum 4 - maximum 14 (up to two sessions per day)

Course Duration: Approx. 4 hours

Course Location: TBC

 Course Cost: $350.00+gst per person

Mileage: $120.00+gst to Auckland, Hamilton & Tauranga and $1+gst per km everywhere else

(Minimum number charges will be applied if minimum numbers not met)

For more information, please refer to the trainee handbook or the student information section of our website.