Manual Handling Instructor - FETAC:

with FETAC Certification

Nowadays many organisations are satisfying their ongoing need for Manual Handling Training by training and developing their own staff members to deliver such courses. This Course is about providing selected staff members with the expertise and the practical experience necessary to deliver a Manual Handling Course. The focus throughout is on the development and demonstration of the practical skills necessary to function effectively as a Manual Handling Trainer.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The programme is intended for trainers, HR professionals, line managers and supervisors and those wishing to deliver manual handling training courses.

PROGRAMME

As we are always pleased to customise the Programmes, the specific course content will depend on you particular needs. The standard programme would include...  

Introduction to Health & Safety

• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005 & the 2007 General Purpose Regulations and HSA Guidelines

• The Employer’s responsibilities

• The Employee’s responsibilities

• Manual handling hazards and the Risk Assessment/Safety Statement

• HSA accident statistics

• A Safe Place to Work

• The Safe Use of Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Manual Handling

• Visual Display Units (VDUs)

• The Use of Electricity

• First Aid

• Notification of Accidents & Dangerous Occurrences

Manual Handling

• Structure & Function of the Human Spine

• Manual handling injuries

• Ergonomics

• Correct posture for Static Work

• Lifting Skills - Theory & Practical Assessing Manual Handling Tasks

Building the Presentation

• Organise your presentation using three major sections.

• Accomplish three essential goals when presenting an introduction.

• Capture the audience's attention when presenting an introduction.

• Identify the five types of organisation for main points.

• Accomplish three goals when presenting a conclusion.

Delivering the Presentation

• Use seven aspects of your voice to improve your delivery.

• Apply five elements of nonverbal communication to improve your delivery.

• Assess the audience during a presentation.

• Apply three guidelines for using visual aids.

Assessing the Impact of the Training Programme  

• Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Short, medium & long-term

  • Make adjustments

Applying the Trainers Skills

• Practical Workshop to develop, deliver and assess the effectiveness of a Manual Handling Training Course

• Individual Presentations

• Manual Handling Course Materials – Course Notes, handouts, booklets, etc.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of written and practical tests, participants will be presented with a FETAC Certificates for this Course.