Manual Handling Instructor Refresher Course

Manual Handling Instructors Refresher Course

Course Background:

This course is designed for trainers who are already certified as manual handling instructors. By completing this RPL course it allows instructors to upgrade their certification.

Course Content:

• Review of manual handling course
• Manual handling risk assessment
• Lesson planning
• Demonstration and practise of manual handling move
• Presentations
• Test
• Assessment of manual handling moves

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.

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.