Manual Handling - Train the Trainer

Who Should Attend?

Anyone wishing to become a moving and handling instructor.

Aims and Objectives:

This course will enable each candidate to gain the necessary theoretical and practical skills associated with moving and handling of objects in order to become a competent manual handling awareness trainer within their relative workplace.

Training Course Content

-Introduction to moving and handling.
-Benefits of correct moving and handling.
-What is training?
-Types of training.
-Learning styles.
-Qualities of a trainer.
-Lesson planning (SMART targets).
-Legislation and regulations relating to moving and handling.
-Anatomy and physiology of the spine.
-Safe principles of moving and handling.
-Posture and movement.
-Risk assessment exercise.
-Ergonomics of moving and handling.
-Demonstration of correct moving and handling techniques.
-Practical assessments.
-Teaching presentations.
-Written Examinations.
-Assessment and Evaluation.

Exam

Each candidate will deliver two Micro-Teach presentations lasting about 5 & 10 minutes, in addition carry out a practical assessment of their moving and handling techniques. In addition, candidates should successfully achieve a 60% pass mark on a written exam paper.

Certification

Awarded on completion.

Additional Information

A current, valid moving and handling certificate is a course pre-requisite. Candidates must also be in a reasonable state of health owing to the physical nature of the course.