Become a Manual Handling Instructor and reduce the risks in your workplace. Our 5-day QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instruction course will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling training in the workplace as a Manual Handling Instructor. Participants are trained in instructional skills techniques as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of manual handling. The course is accredited by QQI – Quality and Qualifications Ireland.
Course Objectives/Aims
When the course is complete you will be able to:
• 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.
Course content
Topics covered include :
Unit 1: Legislation Requirements and Health Benefit
Unit 2: Anatomy and Back Care
Unit 3: Ergonomics Principles and Risk Assessments
Unit 4: Manual Handling Principles and Techniques
Unit 5: Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programs
Unit 6: Delivery of Manual Handling Training
Who should attend?
This course is intended for those who wish to instruct on their own manual handling courses.
Course evaluation
The format of the examination will be as follows 20 Short answer questions (1 mark each).
Examination Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Candidates must carry out a range of manual handling techniques and apply these to a range of manual handling tasks and give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques (20 marks) Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in this section.
Candidates must analyse a learner’s performance of manual handling techniques (20 marks) Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in this section.
Candidates must deliver an effective presentation (20 marks) Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in this section.
Duration
5 days.
Participants
10 participants per class.
Requirements
Candidates should be familiar with the use of computers and ideally have a working knowledge of PowerPoint.
Certification
QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructors Course Certificate (QQI Level 6 – 6N0233).
Price on application
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