Local Enterprise Kildare in association with Carlow Kilkenny Training Skillnet

   Manual Handling Instructor – QQI level     6

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.

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 course

Objectives:

On completion of this FETAC 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 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

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