Scheduled Course Venues and Dates:

Venue	Date:
Cork	July 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th

Duration: 5 Days
Participants: Up to 10 participants
Assessment: 3 Components
Accreditation: FETAC Level 6 Component Certificate in Manual Handling Instruction 6N0233 – awarded by QQI

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess the relevant danger or safety of manual handling tasks
• Recommend preventative measures which can reduce the risk of injury
• Lift and handle loads safely
• Identify ergonomic risks and recommend control measures
• Instruct others on the theory and techniques of safe handling

Target Audience

This course is intended for those who wish to instruct on their own manual handling courses.

Course Contents

• Introduction to course
• DAY 1 – Unit 1 – Legislative requirements and Manual Handling management
• DAY 2 – Unit 2 – Anatomy and back care
• DAY 3 – Unit 3 – Ergonomic principles and risk assessment
• DAY 4 – Unit 4 – Planning and design of manual handling training programmes
• DAY 5 – Unit 5 – Delivery of manual handling training – Assessments

 

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The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMSE Training is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.