Manual Handling Instructor Training
28th April 2025
9:30 am
Location:
IRD Duhallow, James O'Keeffe Institute, Co. Cork
Co. Cork
Places remaining: 0
Cost: €150.00 (Plus booking fee)
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Dates: April 28th, 29th & 30th and May 7th and 8th (5 Days)
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Duration: 5 days
Venue: James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €150 (SICAP Target Groups)
Requirements: PPS Number and Proof of ID
Accreditation: FETAC Level 6
Programme Objectives:
- To enable the learners to explain the main components of relevant health and safety
legislation. - To understand the main components of the spinal column.
- Enable the learner to Instruct on theory and techniques of safe Manual Handling.
- To enable the learner to conduct manual handling task risk assessments related to various
organisation needs. - To enable the learner to gain the knowledge about recommended preventative, measures in
order to eliminate or reduce the associated risk of injury while carrying out manual handling
tasks. - To enable the learner to identify ergonomic risks and recommended control measures.
- To enable the learner to develop skills for the lifting and handling of loads safely.
- To analyse the learners performance of manual handling techniques.
- To enable learners to develop skills to understand adult learning principles
- To enable the learner to prepare suitable instructional Manual Handling Courses for relevant
work places. - To enable learners identify that learning principles are understood.
- To enable the learner to conform with the guidance on Manual Handling training laid down
by the H.S.A.
Programme Duration:
Module 1 (Day 1): Manual Handling Legislation/Instructor Responsibilities
Module 2 (Day 1): The Manual Handling Training Course
Module 3 (Day 1): Manual Handling Workplace Risk Assessment
Module 4 (Day 2): Delivery Techniques, Teaching a Manual Handling Course
Module 5 (Day 2): Developing & Planning a Manual Handling Training Course
Day 3 & 4 will run consecutively, Covering Modules 4-5
Module 6 (Day 3): The Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy & Working Physiology
Module 7(Day 4): Learning Techniques Day 5: Revision of Modules 1-7, Group Discussion, Preparation for Practical Exam
Practical Exam
Practical Presentation
Presenters:
Delivered by a qualified Manual Handling Instructor (who is also a qualified trainer and a
Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) and a registered physiotherapist, with a
background in training.
For questions and queries please call 029-60633 or email PJ Murphy at pj.murphy@irdduhallow.com
