All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme- 2 Day Foundation

Course Introduction

This 2 day course provides students with the knowledge and skills to safely move inanimate objects and people. It is designed for the health & social care sector.

Manual Handling injuries are the cause of most lost working days in the UK, with sprains and strains due to the incorrect lifting and moving of objects causing most suffering to employees.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Regulations require that employees are provided with information and training and this general requirement should be supplemented with specific training and information on manual handling.

This course is full compliant with the All Wales Manual Handling Passport standards.

Course Benefits

Students will benefit from the training by:

• Receiving a nationally recognised and approved qualification
• Receive subject specific knowledge relating to your chosen area of work e.g. office, construction etc
• Learn skills which can be used at home, work and and hobbies
• Delivered by experienced and qualified manual handling instructors
• Receive a comprehensive Manual Handling guide to take home
• Learn a comprehensive variety of skills and knowledge
• Use a variety of equipment to move objects and people safely
• Develop confidence
• Develop critical thinking
• Be able to work safely

Related Courses

All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme (2 day), All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme (1 Day).

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with best practice training in Manual & People Handling, together with consistent support to meet the standards set by the All Wales Manual Handling Passport.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the function of the spine
• Examine & Discuss Manual Handling Legislation
• Discuss Company Manual Handling policy’s
• Describe Ergonomics
• Examine and Discuss Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Discuss safe handling procedures
• Explain the need for effective teamwork & communication
• Demonstrate safe inanimate load handling
• Demonstrate appropriate skills in assisting a client to Sit, Stand & Walk
• Demonstrate appropriate skills in assisting a client move in a bed
• Demonstrate appropriate skills in the safe operation of a hoist

Course Content

• Module A- Spinal Awareness, Legislation, policies, ergonomics, risk assessment, safe handling procedures, team handling & communication.
• Module B- Inanimate Load Handling & Practical Ergonomics
• Module C- Sitting, Standing & Walking
• Module D- Bed Mobility
• Module F- Hoisting

Assessment

Students will be assessed against the All Wales Manual Handling Passport- The student will be required to discuss, observe and demonstrate each skill and on completion, will complete a passport document to demonstrate skills achieved.

Certificate

All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme (2 Day).

Time Table

Pricing

• £90pp or
• £700 (Group up to 10)