Manual Handling Instructor Course – QQI L6

This comprehensive Manual Handling Instructor Course equips you with the essential skills and confidence to deliver engaging and effective manual handling training. You will gain in-depth knowledge of ergonomic principles and injury prevention techniques, enabling you to teach with authority and clarity. The course provides practical experience in designing, delivering, and assessing training sessions, ensuring you can confidently manage all aspects of manual handling instruction. Upon successful completion, you will earn a QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Certification, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to promoting workplace safety.

Who should attend?

This course is for individuals who want to become Manual Handling Instructors. Also is suited for those who wish to train Manual Handling in the workplace.

Course Modules

The course is divided into 7 comprehensive modules, covering all aspects of effective training delivery and manual handling instruction:

1. Legislation and Responsibilities
2. Ergonomics and Risk Assessment
3. Spinal Anatomy and Injury Prevention
4. Manual Handling Techniques
5. Training Needs Analysis
6. Training Design and Delivery
7. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Learning Outcomes

By earning this certification, you will be able to:

• Communicate the principles and theories related to manual handling.
• Demonstrate safe manual handling skills.
• Identify ergonomic risks and recommend control measures.
• Use effective presentation skills to deliver manual handling instruction.
• Provide manual handling instruction to learners who have varying levels of competence to include planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation.

Assessment

To pass and earn your certification, you must:

1. Attend all scheduled sessions and actively participate in the course activities, discussions, and assignments.
2. An exam that tests your knowledge of manual handling legislation, techniques, and best practices, ensuring you fully grasp the theoretical elements of the course.
3. A written assessment that focuses on your understanding of key ergonomic principles and their role in ensuring a safe workplace.
4. Deliver a practical training session that includes a demonstration of manual handling techniques. This exercise will assess your ability to teach and engage learners effectively, incorporating safe handling practices.