Health Setting

HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care

The course applies to individuals who are involved in safe work practices. It describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members. This unit will provide individuals with the skills and knowledge that will be required to recognise safe working environments to care for clients.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

  • Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

    • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

    • Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

  • An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

    • The ability to accurately read and interpret workplace safety policies and procedures including safety signs, dangerous goods classifications and safety instructions

    Online study options:  The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Practical tasks

    • Performance Tasks – Safety Evaluation

    • Simulated Scenario – Fire Evacuation

    Documentation:

    • Risk Assessment

    • Emergency Evacuation Incident & Debrief

    Theory assessment: A written exam consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.