Manual Handling Instructor ESF+

This Manual Handling Instructor QQI Level 6 SPA training course is a 5 Day programme, designed to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace.

Who is the course for?

This programme is aimed at people who wish to become qualified manual handling instructors.

Method of Delivery

Classroom based, instructor lead

Entry Requirements

Minimum age 18 years old.

Minimum English requirements: Leaners must be able to understand and convey the concepts contained in the programme content.

There is no prerequisite courses to be completed prior to entry. However, a learner should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with Manual Handling and understand the responsibility of being a Manual Handling Instructor.

Course Contents

• Introduction & Course Objectives
• Day 1 – Legislative Requirements and Health Benefit
• Day 2 – Anatomy and Back Care
• Day 3 – Ergonmic Principles and Risk Assessment & Manual Handling Principles and Techniques
• Day 4 – Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes & Delivery of Manual Halding
• Day 5 – Assessments – Written Exam & Presentations
• Q&A
• Conclude & Follow Up Process

To book your place on this programme or to find out more contact [email protected]

This Next Level Skillnet course is cofunded by by the Government of Ireland and the European Union and network companies