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Complete the Essential Fire and Manual Handling for Care Workers online course to build practical safety skills for aged care and disability support roles. Designed for professionals who need clear, job-relevant guidance, this average-complexity course covers key fire safety actions, evacuation responsibilities, and the correct body mechanics for safe manual handling. You’ll learn how to recognise hazards, apply safe work practices, and reduce injury risk for yourself and the people you support. By the end, you will be able to confidently respond to fire-related emergencies, use manual handling techniques in common care scenarios, and follow workplace procedures to maintain compliant, safer services. Ideal for onboarding and upskilling across SDA and NDIS support environments.
You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app