Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course participants will gain the relevant skills and knowledge to:

• Explain the main components of relevant 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
• Explain the manual handling risk assessment process
• Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of 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 programmes
• Deliver effective manual handling training programmes
• Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
• Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques

This Course is Designed For:

Current manual handling instructors looking to upgrade their qualification to QQI standard.

Training Methodology:

This course is classroom based; it is highly interactive with role-playing and practical exercises to reinforce understanding and learning.

What to Bring to the Course:

Participants should wear comfortable clothing for practical activities. There will be extensive moving and stretching involved.

Duration of the Course:

2 days.

Participants:

A maximum of 12 participants per course.

Certification:

On completion of this course, participants will receive a QQI level 6 Instructing Manual Handling certificate.

Upcoming Courses:

Manual Handling Instructors Course QQI Level 6 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) run in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. View Dates