Skill pathway
Manual Handling
Compliance & Safety
Safe lifting and moving of people and loads
Why employers ask for Manual Handling
Manual Handling shows up in the skill requirements for 86 of the Australian careers we track, including Disability Support Worker, Aged Care Worker, Construction Labourer. 1 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn Manual Handling
Start here (beginner)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Engineering
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Protected Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Prepare to Set up an Australian Bush and Native Food Production Business Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Driving Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Demolition
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
Nationally Recognised Training
Rolling Stock Maintenance (Mechanical) Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Stevedoring Operation Induction and Safety Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
Nationally Recognised Training
Furniture Removal Pre-Packer Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Explosives
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Locksmithing
Nationally Recognised Training
Transport Explosive Ordnance Phase One
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Skill Set for Hydraulic Maintenance of Saw Technology
Nationally Recognised Training
Skill Set for Pneumatic Maintenance of Saw Technology
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Driving Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Timber Wall Frame Manufacture Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate I in Food Processing
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Stevedoring
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Cutting Timber to Length and Angle Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Rolling Stock Maintenance
Nationally Recognised Training
Stacking and Storing Timber Frames and Trusses Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Track Protection
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
Nationally Recognised Training
Rail Infrastructure Induction Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Road Transport Terminal Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Food Processing Induction Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance
Nationally Recognised Training
Timber Floor Truss Manufacture Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Introduction to the Waste Industry Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic Trade
Nationally Recognised Training
Timber Roof Truss Manufacture Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
Learn to Care
Manual Handling & Safe Transfers in Aged Care
Learn to Care
Manual Handling, Mobility and Patient Positioning
Learn to Care
Manual Handling & Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention
Learn to Care
Safe Manual Handling & Mobility Support
Learn to Care
Hazardous Manual Tasks and Safe Manual Handling
Careers that use Manual Handling
Disability Support Worker
$58k – $75k · needed at level 3 of 5
Aged Care Worker
$58k – $72k · needed at level 3 of 5
Construction Labourer
$58k – $80k · needed at level 3 of 5
Enrolled Nurse
$65k – $82k · needed at level 3 of 5
Cleaner
$50k – $64k · needed at level 3 of 5
Warehouse Worker
$55k – $70k · needed at level 3 of 5
Allied Health Assistant
$69k · needed at level 3 of 5
Warehouse Team Member
$55k – $70k · needed at level 2 of 5
Livestock Farmers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Vending Machine Attendants
$60k · needed at level 2 of 5
Aquaculture Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Delivery Driver
$55k – $72k · needed at level 2 of 5
Other Sales Assistants and Salespersons
$69k · needed at level 2 of 5
Animal Attendants and Trainers
$66k · needed at level 2 of 5
Travel Attendants
$78k · needed at level 2 of 5
Shearers
$78k · needed at level 2 of 5
Glaziers
$96k · needed at level 2 of 5
Veterinary Nurses
$87k · needed at level 2 of 5
Plasterers
$96k · needed at level 2 of 5
Bricklayers and Stonemasons
$120k · needed at level 2 of 5
Panelbeaters
$96k · needed at level 2 of 5
Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
$142k · needed at level 2 of 5
Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Visual Merchandisers
$62k · needed at level 2 of 5
Roof Tilers
$80k · needed at level 2 of 5
Gardeners
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Performing Arts Technicians
$96k · needed at level 2 of 5
Print Finishers and Screen Printers
$50k · needed at level 2 of 5
Printers
$73k · needed at level 2 of 5
Greenkeepers
$76k · needed at level 2 of 5
Other Construction and Mining Labourers
$98k · needed at level 2 of 5
Paving and Surfacing Labourers
$72k · needed at level 2 of 5
Other Hospitality Workers
$82k · needed at level 2 of 5
Service Station Attendants
$64k · needed at level 2 of 5
Fire and Emergency Workers
$129k · needed at level 2 of 5
Sales Assistants (General)
$65k · needed at level 2 of 5
Boat Builders and Shipwrights
$114k · needed at level 2 of 5
Funeral Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Gallery, Library and Museum Technicians
$78k · needed at level 2 of 5
Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides
$74k · needed at level 4 of 5
Other Mobile Plant Operators
$88k · needed at level 2 of 5
Couriers and Postal Deliverers
$78k · needed at level 2 of 5
Mail Sorters
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Ticket Salespersons
$66k · needed at level 3 of 5
Fencers
$65k · needed at level 2 of 5
Automobile Drivers
$24k · needed at level 3 of 5
Forestry and Logging Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators
$89k · needed at level 2 of 5
Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators
$89k · needed at level 2 of 5
Street Vendors and Related Salespersons
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Shelf Fillers
$53k · needed at level 2 of 5
Food and Drink Factory Workers
$86k · needed at level 2 of 5
Packers
$71k · needed at level 2 of 5
Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers
$151k · needed at level 2 of 5
Other Cleaners
$70k · needed at level 2 of 5
Railway Track Workers
$139k · needed at level 2 of 5
Other Miscellaneous Labourers
$80k · needed at level 2 of 5
Kitchenhands
$67k · needed at level 2 of 5
Commercial Cleaners
$65k · needed at level 2 of 5
Metal Engineering Process Workers
$63k · needed at level 2 of 5
Deck and Fishing Hands
$89k · needed at level 2 of 5
Building and Plumbing Labourers
$95k · needed at level 2 of 5
Timber and Wood Process Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Bus and Coach Drivers
$93k · needed at level 3 of 5
Garden and Nursery Labourers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Handypersons
$80k · needed at level 2 of 5
Livestock Farm Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Domestic Cleaners
$68k · needed at level 2 of 5
Industrial Spraypainters
$89k · needed at level 2 of 5
Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
$75k · needed at level 2 of 5
Structural Steel Construction Workers
$151k · needed at level 2 of 5
Other Factory Process Workers
$79k · needed at level 2 of 5
Meat, Poultry and Seafood Process Workers
$65k · needed at level 2 of 5
Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators
$64k · needed at level 2 of 5
Product Assemblers
$62k · needed at level 2 of 5
Concreters
$115k · needed at level 2 of 5
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers
$85k · needed at level 2 of 5
Storepersons
$69k · needed at level 2 of 5
Freight and Furniture Handlers
$86k · needed at level 2 of 5
Laundry Workers
$60k · needed at level 2 of 5
Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers
$84k · needed at level 2 of 5
Recycling and Rubbish Collectors
$76k · needed at level 2 of 5
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Crop Farm Workers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Printing Assistants and Table Workers
$65k · needed at level 2 of 5