HLTWHS002 – Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care

Introduction: Safety at the Heart of Every Care Role

In the care and community sector, safety isn’t just a policy — it’s part of every action you take.
The unit “HLTWHS002 – Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care” focuses on building the habits, awareness, and practical skills needed to protect yourself and others in any care environment.

This unit is included in several nationally recognised qualifications, including the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Ageing Support, and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. No matter which career path you’re pursuing, HLTWHS002 ensures you can provide safe, high-quality support that meets both organisational and legal requirements.

What You’ll Learn in HLTWHS002

This unit provides a practical foundation for maintaining health and safety while delivering direct client care. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify and report hazards in the workplace using standard WHS procedures.

• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including standard precautions and correct use of PPE.

• Use safe manual handling techniques to minimise risk when assisting clients with mobility or transfers.

• Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies, including first response and documentation.

• Recognise and manage stress or fatigue to maintain personal wellbeing.

• Contribute to a safe work culture by communicating effectively and following workplace safety systems.

Through realistic simulations and workplace examples, you’ll apply these skills in hands-on situations that reflect everyday care environments.

Why This Unit Matters

Safe work practices are essential for every professional in the health and community services sector. Completing HLTWHS002 helps you to:

• Protect yourself, colleagues, and clients from injury, illness, and infection.

• Work confidently within legal and ethical frameworks, including WHS legislation and organisational policies.

• Enhance quality of care by ensuring all support activities are performed safely and respectfully.

• Build professional credibility — employers trust workers who understand and apply safety protocols consistently.

Whether you’re supporting older clients in residential care, assisting people with disability in their homes, or planning group activities in a leisure and health role, this unit underpins everything you do.

Employment Outcomes

HLTWHS002 is a core unit that supports a wide range of career pathways across aged care, disability, and community services, including:

• Disability Support Worker

• Aged Care Worker

• Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

• Leisure and Lifestyle Officer

• Community Care Worker

• Home Care Assistant

Graduates who complete this unit demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety — a quality that employers in the care industry value highly.

Final Word

Safety and care go hand in hand.
By completing HLTWHS002 – Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to provide high-quality support while protecting yourself and others.

It’s more than a compliance requirement — it’s a professional mindset that prepares you for a rewarding and sustainable career in the care and community sector.

Contact us today to learn more or enrol: https://www.capitalcareers.com.au/contact-us/