Manual Handling Instruction

This comprehensive five day Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Special Purpose Manual Handling Instruction (Level 6) certificate course in run in conjunction with one of our training partners and covers all the aspects of instructing in Manual Handling as outlined in component specification 6N0233. This is an intensive and highly interactive course which will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling training in the workplace. Participants are trained in instructional skills techniques as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of manual handling.

Successful participants on the programme will receive a FETAC Level 6 Manual Handling Instruction certificate and a full training pack in CD format.

Successful participants on the programme will receive a FETAC Level 6 Manual Handling Instruction certificate and a full training pack in CD format.

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Course Fee :	€650.00
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Course Objectives

The course will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling training in the workplace.

Course Programme

Unit 1 – Legislation Requirements and Health Benefit

Legal framework for health and safety in Ireland
Health and Safety Legislation -
Legislation specific to Manual Handling
Management of Manual Handling – MH Policy
Manual Handling Risk Assessment concepts
Implementation of appropriate controls and training

Unit 2 – Anatomy and Back Care

Anatomy of the human body and Spinal Column
Principles of work physiology and biomechanics to manual handling
Risk factors for occupational injury and back injuries
Theory behind the principles of safe lifting
Current concepts in back care
Good back posture at home and work
Fitness and Flexibility

Unit 3 – Ergononics Principles and Risk Assessments

Concepts in Ergonomics
Key Ergonomics principles for workplace design/workstation
Unfavourable Ergonomic Conditions – Discuss Schedule
Manual Handling Risk Assessment process
Apply manual handling risk assessment principles to practical situations
Risk Control Measures
Case Studies

Unit 4 – Manual Handling Principles and Techniques

Manual handling principles and techniques
Personal and/or dynamic risk assessments
Handling loads safely
Manual handling lifts and movement of loads
Monitor learners performance

Unit 5 – Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes

Describe the structure and content of the course
Develop lesson plans
Material and aids to support learning
Orgnaisational resources to support the delivery of training programmes
Apply principles of manual handling to practical situations

Unit 6 – Delivery of Manual Handling Training

Delivery of Manual Handling Training Programmes
Managing Group Dynamics
Key principles of Adult Learning
Effective communication skills
Develop strategies for applying these principles in their own training
Identify possible difficult situations which may arise and strategies for dealing with them
Identify strategies for dealing with nervousness
How to motivate learners
Use learning aids effectively

What to Expect

Highly participative and interactive course
Presentations by participants
Practical flexibility and strengthening exercises
Practical Risk Assessment Workshops
Course assessment – presentation and written exam

Method of Training

The course will incorporate a wide range of interactive training tools including ice breakers, DVD’s with be used, visual presentations, group work, individual tasks, problem based learning, exercises with a strong emphasis on practical application throughout. This course is extremely interactive providing participants with the opportunity to prepare and practice their skills demonstration. All participants will receive a comprehensive Manual and training will be delivered on a ratio of no more than 10 participants to each instructor.

Please Note

Mileage @ €0.50 per km and accommodation @ €100 per night may be charged for courses.

English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to Anderco

Who Should Attend?

Those that want to be qualified as a manual handling instructor or involved in carrying out manual handling risk assessments in the workplace.

Pre Course Requirements

FETAC Level 5 Certificate and/or relevant life and work experiences and/or leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications.

Assessment / Certification

Participants are required to complete an assignment, examination and make skills demonstration as indicated below. The fair and consistent assessment of learners is paramount and is implemented through our QA system. All assessments are carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations and are internally verified and externally authenticated before certification is issued. All participants have the right to appeal their result and all appeals will be dealt with in accordance with the appeals procedure. All participants who successfully complete the written examinations and practical assignments will be awarded with a FETAC level 6 Special Purpose Manual Handling Instruction certificate and the appropriate credits under the national framework of qualifications will then be obtained by the learner. Participants will be given clear guidelines on how the assignment should be completed. The skills demonstration element will be completed and assessed during the course.

Summary of Assessments

Skills Demonstration 60%

Examination (Theory Based) 20%

Assignment 20% (to be completed in learners’ own time)

Skills Demonstration

Manual Handling Instruction

In the skills demonstration, candidates will be assessed in skills (based in Units 4, 5 & 6) in the following areas:

Carry out a range of manual handling techniques and apply to manual handling tasks.
Analyse learner’s performance of manual handling techniques.
Give effective instruction in practical manual handling.
Deliver effective presentation.

Candidates should demonstrate the skills with due care and attention. A checklist will be used to assess the above range of skills.

Examination

This is a theory based examination of approximately 60 minutes duration that assesses the candidate's ability to recall and apply theory and understanding of components from units 1, 2 & 3, requiring responses to a arrange of short answer questions. The learner must achieve at least 16 correct answers to pass the assessment. Candidates will be required to complete the exam in writing or orally.

Assignment

Each candidate must present an assignment which demonstrates their understanding of unit 3 and ability to carry out a manual handling risk assessment, discuss a case study or devise a lesson plan. The assignment should identify theoretical understanding and practical application on a range of specific learning outcomes in unit 3. The assignment must be presented in written or type format.

The assignment brief will require the learner to present information in relation to above mentioned areas. The assignment brief will be given to the delegates at the end of the course and must be submitted 2 weeks following course completion.

Grading

Pass 50-64%
Merit 65-79%
Distinction 80-100%

Please note that this is a modular course. Each course has its own specific timetable and participants are not encouraged to attend later modules or exam days on alternative courses, but participants may be accommodated when possible the transfer to a later course/examination when participants cannot complete the course due to circumstances outside their control.

National Framework of Qualifications: Course qualifies as 10 credits towards FETAC (Level 6) Certificates and is a recognised module within the National Framework of Qualifications.

All participants’ names, gender, DOB and PPS numbers must be supplied to on Day 1 of the course.

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