Designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to train others in your workplace on manual handling that meets legislative requirements and current best practice.
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Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety advisors or any individual who has responsibility to deliver manual handling training to the workforce.
This 2 day Manual Handling Train the Trainer course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to train others in your workplace on manual handling and will enable you to provide suitable and sufficient training that meets legislative requirements and current best practice.
About the course
Duration: 2 Days
Format: Face-to-Face
- Suitable for: 10 delegates
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
Unit 1 Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling
Common manual handling injuries Manual handling laws
Responsibilities of employers and employees
Risk assessments
Unit 2 Delivering a Manual Handling training session
Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s:
Musculoskeletal system
Centre of gravity
Lever system Manual handling equipment
Types of manual handling aids and equipment
Maintenance and requirements for testing
Manual handling practical sessions:
Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object
Team manual handling
Using equipment
How is the course assessed?
The qualification is assessed through a number of different elements such as; written session and action plans, as well as delivering a 10-15 minute mock training session to your group to demonstrate your new skills and knowledge.
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.