Manual Handling Instructors course - Provider Nationwide Safety Training
This course is designed for Health & Safety practitioners and trainers who intend to deliver Manual Handling Training or desire to deliver and certify in-house Programs.
This training is provided by approved provider Provider Nationwide Safety Training (https://www.nationwidesafetytraining.ie/). Ireland T&T Ltd advertise on behalf of approved QQI provider.
Manual Handling Instructor Course objectives:
On completion of this Manual Handling Instructor course learners will be able to:
- Explain the main components of relevant manual handling health and safety legislation
- Define the main components of the spinal column
- Explain the main risk factors for back injuries related to manual handling
- Describe the concepts of ergonomics in relation to manual handling
- Explain the manual handling risk assessment process
- To be able to carry out manual handling risk assessments
- Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of manual handling injuries
- Apply the main principles of inanimate manual handling to a range of manual handling tasks
- Analyse the learners performance of manual handling techniques
- Develop inanimate manual handling training courses
- Deliver effective manual handling training courses
- Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
- Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques
Course content
- Manual handling legislation
- Anatomy and physiology of the spine
- Preventing back injury
- Ergonomics
- Manual handling risk assessment
- Dealing with unfamiliar loads
- Instruction and training techniques
- Presentation skills
- Conducting assessments and providing feedback
Loose comfortable clothing is recommended.
This training is provided by approved provider Provider Nationwide Safety Training (https://www.nationwidesafetytraining.ie/). Ireland T&T Ltd advertise on behalf of approved QQI provider.
Assessment:
- Last day of the course is Assessment Day
- Presentations (15 minutes per person) 20%
- Test (20 short questions) 20%
- Assessment of Instructing Manual Handling Techniques to others 60%
Grading: Pass 50-64%, Merit 65-79%, Distinction 80-100%
Course objectives
- By the end of this course learners will:
- Assess the danger or safety of manual handling tasks
- Recommend measures to prevent risk of injury
- Lift and handle loads safely
- Identify ergonomic risks and recommend control measures
- Instruct others on the theory and techniques of safe manual handling
Training Materials: PowerPoint Presentations, Comprehensive Course Book & Documentation, Manual Handling Training Props & ideas for Manual Handling Instructors.
Resources Provided: On completion of the course all participants will receive all the training materials they will require to start training others. PowerPoint Presentation, Guides, Videos, Sample Certification, Assessment & Administration Documentation, Useful Links. Ongoing support will be provided to learners after course completion.
