Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor Course in Plymouth, Devon (Classroom)

Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor Course in Plymouth, Devon

This Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor course equips staff to carry out the necessary assessments and provide in-house training.

Who is the Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor Course Suitable For?

This Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor course is suitable for safety and HR managers, safety representatives, anyone who may teach or risk assess manual handling or have management responsibility for those who do.

NOTE: Before attendance delegates should have attended a manual handling course or have experience of correct manual handling techniques.

Course Background

Incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work. It can cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders which account for over a third of all workplace injuries.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) requires that where an employer cannot eliminate manual handling, they make a suitable and sufficient assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury.

This course equips staff to carry out the necessary assessments and provide inhouse training.

Delivery Method

Classroom training in Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1RF.

Course Duration

3 Days

Course Programme

Day one

• Why is good manual handling important?
  
• Common injuries
  
• The structure and function of the spine
  
• Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992
  
• Avoid, assess, reduce
  
• Good handling techniques
  
• Manual handling risk assessment including TILE
  
• MAC and ART tools
  
• Practical risk assessment exercise

Day two

• Initial training exercise
  
• Basic principles of teaching and learning
  
• Planning training
  
• Lesson plans
  
• Practical training skills

Day three

• Presentation by delegates on manual handling
  
• Feedback to delegates on presentation
  
• Manual handling theory test

NOTE: As part of the assessment process this course requires delegates to prepare and deliver a presentation. There are no formal requirements for this to be electronic (use of flip charts etc. is allowed) but if delegates want to produce and deliver a presentation, bringing their own laptop would be advantageous. If you need to borrow a device or need support, please contact SSG before the course commences.

Assessment and Certification

Delegates will be assessed on their input during the practical exercises and a summative assessment at the end of the course. An SSG Course Attendance Certificate will be issued on successful completion of training. There is no refresher training available for this course. However, it is suggested that the practical element is refreshed every three years.

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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by SSG Training & Consultancy.

E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

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Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

At SSG we inspire people and businesses to work safely and sustainably through the provision of training, consultancy, advisory and assessment services. Our services cover quality, health, safety, the environment, employment law and HR. We have accumulated a vast amount of experience since SSG was established in 1997. This helps us deliver a diverse range of courses and services to help companies overcome challenges in ensuring compliance in the workplace.

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