Programme overview

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this 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 inanimate manual handling to a range of manual handling tasks
• Analyse the learners performance of manual handling techniques
• Develop inanimate manual handling training courses
• Deliver effective manual handling training courses
• Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
• Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques

Who is this course for?

Learners should have a good command of English. If unsure, please complete the
following literacy test on this website and take a Printscreen image of the result. You
must achieve a result of at least 50%.
They should have basic IT skills. They will need to be able email, word process (Word)
and use Presentation software (Powerpoint) and Zoom. They must have good
broadband access and their own laptop/ tablet with microphone and speakers. The
course should be completed in a quite location. This can be tested prior to the course
commencement.

Course Content

• Unit 1 Legislative requirements for manual handling and health benefit
• Unit 2 Anatomy and back care
• Unit 3 Ergonomic principles and manual handling risk assessment
• Unit 4 Manual handling principles and techniques
• Unit 5 Planning and design of manual handling training courses
• Unit 6 Delivery of manual handling training courses)

Live Zoom sessions (9.30 until 3.30 each day). Learners must be be present and participate fully during these session)

Day 1 (Zoom ) Morning: Manual Handling Basic Course Theory. Afternoon: Manual handling Basic Course Practical Sessions

Day 2 (Zoom ) Morning Manual Handling Delivery Theory. Afternoon: Manual Handling Skills Demonstration.

Day 3 (Zoom ) Morning Manual Handling Training, Delivery & Evaluation: Afternoon: Manual Handling Skills Practice.

Day 4 (Classroom, Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise) Manual Handling Handling Theory Delivery and Skills Demonstration Assessment & Manual Handling Instructor Examination.

Training Provider

Qualtec

Qualtec specialises in the delivery of Instructor Courses including Manual Handing, Patient Handling, First Aid, CFR, Abrasive Wheels and Fire Safety. It was established in 1992 by Sean Kelleher. Since then they have trained over 5,000 people as Instructors. They began delivering the Manual Handling Instructor programme and then progressed onto delivering the Patient Handling Instructor Course. They were one of the first companies to become approved by FETAC in 2008 to deliver the Level 6 Manual Handling, People  Moving Instructor programmes. They are also approved to deliver the Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation course.

In 2013 they became a PHECC Recognised Centre and began delivering the CFR Instructor programme. In 2017 they were one of the first centres approved to deliver the new First Aid Responder Instructor courses and have assisted over 150 trainers progress from being QQI Level 6 OFA Instructors to becoming FAR Instructors.

Assessment & Time Commitment

Learners will need to complete a number of assignments.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment on a manual handling task (Brief & template provided) of 750 words. Allow 2 hours to complete and due on final day.

Lesson Plan for allocated topic (template provided). Allow I hour for completion and
due on the final day of the course.
Preparation of topic for 15 minute presentation. Allow 2 hours for this preparation. Delivered on day 4 of the course.

Study for Manual Handling Exam (20 short questions). Allow 2 hours for study.
Completed on day 5 of the course.

Certification

In successful completion of this course learners will receive a QQI Level 6 Manual
Handling Instructor Certificate. This is a requirement by the HSA for manual handling
training.

Please note that certification windows by QQI are on two month basis, if any delays in submissions arise Certification may have to be pushed to next QQI submission window.

Funding Requirements

As this training is part funded through the European Social Fund +, at 70%, you must submit the below forms to the network:

1. ESF+ Participant Form
2. Trainee Profile Form
3. Feedback Form – Immediate  Response
4. Feedback Form – Up to Six months post training

NB: Please ensure you or member of staff submits all required forms as required to avail of the funding.

To avail of discounted rate, please use Network Member’s discount at checkout: RHmember19