QQI Certified Manual Handling Instruction Course

This QQI-certified Manual Handling Instruction course provides learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and competence to design and deliver effective manual handling training in the workplace. The course covers the legal requirements surrounding manual handling, including relevant legislation and the principles of prevention. Learners will explore ergonomic principles and risk assessment processes, helping them identify and mitigate ergonomic risks.

The course also delves into the anatomy of the spine, back care, and injury prevention. Participants will learn safe manual handling techniques, develop comprehensive training programmes, and utilise effective communication and presentation skills to instruct learners with varying levels of experience.

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What is covered in this course?

The aim of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling instruction for the workplace.

Module 1 & 2

Legal Requirements for Manual Handling.
Introduction to Manual Handling
Relevant Legislation
Principles of Prevention
Management of Manual Handling
Health and Organisational Benefits

Module 3 & 4

Concepts of Ergonomics
Key Ergonomic Principles
Assessment Processes
Controls to Avoid the Risk of Injury
Components of the Spinal Column
Back Injuries Related to Manual Handling
Concepts of Good Back Care
Health Awareness and Personal Responsibilities

Module 5, 6 & 7

Principles of Manual Handling
Using Principles to Carry Out Risk Assessments
Adult Learning Principles
Develop Manual Handling Training Programmes
Organisational Resources
Training Methods
Preparing the Learning Environment
Group Learning

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