Certification for Health and Safety Professionals
QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Course aim:
The aim of this QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace.
QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Course objectives:
On completion of this QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor course learners will be able to:
- Explain the main components of relevant manual handling 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 in relation to manual handling
- Explain the manual handling risk assessment process
- To be able to carry out manual handling risk assessments
- Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of manual handling injuries
- Apply the main principles of manual handling to a range of manual handling tasks
- Analyse the learners performance of manual handling techniques
- Develop manual handling training courses
- Deliver effective manual handling training courses
- Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
- Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques
Duration of the course: 5 days
Max Participants Per Course 12
Certification:
On successful completion of this course learners will receive a QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Certificate. This is a requirement by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) for manual handling training.
Refreshments: Tea/Coffee and Light Lunch
Cost: €590
Training Location: Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, 409 Stillorgan Road, Dublin A94 V6K5. The Talbot Hotel is on the N11 and near the M50.
We can also teach in-house at your premises if it is more suitable for you.
Group discounts available.