4 Day Manual Handling Instructor Training

Course Aim:

The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace.

Participant Profile:

Course is suitable for those who require a formal qualification and skills to be a manual handling instructor.

Duration:

(yes 4 days)

Price:

On Inquiry

Programme Outcomes:

The Learning Outcomes are grouped into the following units:

1. Legislative Requirements and Health Benefit
2. Anatomy and Back Care
3. Ergonomic Principles and Risk Assessment
4. Manual Handling Principles and Techniques
5. Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes
6. Delivery of Manual Handling Training

Refreshments:

Tea, Coffee and Lunch is provided every day on all full day courses.

Status:

Minor Component

Credit Value:

15 Credits

Entry Requirement:

Minimum Level 5 standard of education. A strong level of spoken and written English required.

Assessment:

Skills Demonstration – 60% Examination Theory – 20% Assignment – 20% Learners will receive guidelines on completing these assessments.

Support:

A range of accommodations and supports are available according to specific learner needs. One to one and email support available from tutors throughout the course.

Resources:

A range of accommodations and supports are available according to specific learner needs. One to one and email support available from tutors throughout the course.

Transfer/Progression:

Successful completion enables the learner to transfer to Instructing People Handling Instructor at Level 6.