Manual Handling Instructor - FETAC Level 6

Manual Handling Instructor - FETAC Level 6

Five Day Training Course 

Background

Manual handling accounts for over one-third of all reported accidents in Ireland. Most accidents result in back injury, though the hands, arms and feet may also be injured. Specific legislation, namely Part 2, Chapter 4, of the General Application Regulations 2007, requires employers to designate a competent employee or engage a competent person to assist them in providing effective manual handling training to its staff. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

• Carry out a range of manual handling techniques and apply these to a range of manual handling tasks
• Carry out risk assessments for manual handling tasks, pushing or pulling and repetitive tasks
• Analyse a delegate's performance of manual handling techniques
• Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques
• Deliver effective presentations

Upon completion, participants will be provided with a training pack including a complete manual handling operative training course on CD-ROM, which can be utilised as a template for delivery of their training within their own organisations. 

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at those who wish to become Manual Handling Instructors (Operative level).

• Participants who wish to attend the course should seek medical advice if they suffer from any medical condition, which may be exacerbated by physical exertion
• Light comfortable clothing should be worn to allow participation in the practical elements of the course. 

Course Programme - Total Contact hours = 35 Hrs Workshop + 65 Hrs Assessment

The course will be delivered in a combination of instructional and practical sessions. These sessions will cover the following topics

Unit 1 - Legislative Requirements and Health Benefit

General Safety & Specific Manual Handling Legislation

Management of Manual Handling

Risk Assessment & Risk Management Controls

Unit 2 - Anatomy and Back Care

Anatomy of the Back and Physiology of Injuries

Risk Factors for Back Injuries

Good Back Posture & Current Concepts in Back Care

Strength and Flexibility Training

Unit 3 - Ergonomic Principles and Risk Assessment

Ergonomic Principles

Biomechanics of Manual Handling

Workstation Design

Unfavourable Ergonomic Conditions

Manual Handling Risk Assessment & Risk Reduction Measures

Assessment of Repetitive Tasks and Pushing / Pulling Tasks

Unit 4 - Manual Handling Principles and Techniques

Manual Handling Principles & Techniques

Lifting Safely

Various Lifts and Carries

Assessing Delegate Performance

Unit 5 - Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes

Developing Manual Handling Programmes

Lesson Planning & Organisational Resources

Unit 6 - Delivery of Manual Handling Training

Presentation Skills and Training Techniques

Teaching Manual Handling Training

Managing Group Dynamics & Understanding Adult Learning

Effective Communication Skills & Delegate Motivational Techniques. 

Course Accreditation/Assessment

This course is FETAC accredited at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The course meets the requirements of FETAC Specific Purpose Specification 6S0242, a FETAC Special Purpose Award. Delegates who successfully complete the course and pass all parts of the assessment will receive FETAC certification. 

Those delegates wishing to pursue FETAC certification will be required to:

• Complete a Practical Examination
• Complete a Written Examination
• Complete a Post Course Assignment.  This final Assignment is due back to SQT 3 weeks after course completion.

See Assessment Information for Learners and FETAC Certification Periods for more information on assessment.

The grading of the FETAC award is as follows:

Pass               50-64%

Merit               65-79%

Distinction     80-100% 

Course Tutor

Antaris

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Course Times

9.00am - 6.00pm

Public Course Cost

€950 (includes course documentation, lunch and refreshments)

In-House Courses

For In-House courses, the tutor will contact you in advance to discuss the course programme in more detail in order to tailor it specifically for your organisation.

Course Manual

Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.