Manual Handling Instructors Course

Course Aim
This programme is designed to meet the QQI specification for candidates wishing to gain the QQI Level 6 Award for Manual Handling Instructor.
The 5 day programme is highly interactive, with a clear focus being placed on the analysis of practical manual handling techniques, risk assessment and the development of trainer skills.
 
The programme includes comprehensive information on:
  • Legal Aspects relating to Manual Handling
  • Delivery of a Practical Manual Handling lesson – covering Theoretical and Practical elements.
  • Anatomy of the Spine, Work Physiology, Fitness and Flexibility, Biomechanics (Presented by Chartered Physiotherapist).
  • Instructional Skills -  to include student preparation and delivery of specified short presentations.
  • Practical Lifting and moving of loads at different levels – Analysis of participant performance is a key factor of this module.
  • Manual Handling Risk Assessment and Ergonomics – This module focuses on the use of approved Risk Assessment templates to examine workplace manual handling activity. The module will also provide guidance on an important Risk Assessment Assignment that forms part of the overall course assessment.
 

We use the most up to date equipment and techniques, provide participants with the necessary skills and information to care for their backs using a minimal lifting policy.

Please note that this instructors course does not cover you for training people to move/lift people/patients - if you are required to train people to move/lift people/patients you are required to attend our Patient Handling Instructors course which we can also deliver for you.



Who should apply?
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to become a Manual Handling Instructor.

Course Content

Introduction
Definition of Manual Handling
Legal Aspects of Manual Handling
Structure & Anatomy of the Spine
Injuries to the Spine
Risk Assessment
Fitness & Flexibility
Principles of Safe Moving & Handling
Training Skills
Practical Assessments
Course Summary
Investment
New Approach Training are offering the Manual Handling Instructor Training course for just €399 and for BOTH the Manual Handling & People Handling Instructor Training course for €599.

Furthermore if you send two people or more from the same workplace we will further reduce the cost of both courses to €499 per person!!

This incredible offer is limited to the first 12 places.


On successful completion you will receive a QQI Certificate 6S0242 Special Purpose Award.
Onsite Training
We can come to you - wherever you are with workshops and training sessions tailored to your specific needs.
Timetable
This course is commencing September 2018 at the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

To book simply call the number below:

Tel: +353 1 849 4500
Got a Question?
Other courses you may be interested in:
Patient Handling
Basic First Aid
Cardiac First Responder
Occupational First Aid QQI Level 5
Fire Safety
Health & Safety for Managers
Risk Assessment
Safety Reps Course
Safety Statements & Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Legislation
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