Moving and Handling of People
6 hours - £85pp
Welcome to the Helping Hands Moving and Handling of People course in which participants will learn basic theory, legislation, manual handling techniques and safe use of manual handling aids. Upon completion of this course participants will gain the qualification necessary to be able manually hold, handle and move people as well as an understanding of the risks and safety procedures to be followed to be able to execute this role safely.
Moving and Handling of People Training Course Overview
Unit I: Aims
Unit II: Statistics
Unit III: Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974
Unit IV: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, 1998 (LOLER)
Unit V: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, 1998 (PUWER)
Unit VI: Manual Handling Operations Regulations, 1992
Unit VII: Loads
Unit VIII: Moving and Handling Tasks
Unit IX: Moving and Handling Do's and Don'ts
Unit X: The Spine
Unit XI: Causes of Back Pain
Unit XII: Three Principles of Biomechanics
Unit XIII: Ergonomic Risk Assessments
Unit XIV: Individual Capability
Unit XV: Environment
Unit XVI: Equipment
Unit XVII: Practical Exercises
Unit XVIII: Client Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need any prior training/qualifications to do this course?
No, participants do not need any prior training or qualifications to attend this course. Helping Hands’ training courses are designed to pass on skills and knowledge to complete novices as well as experienced professionals, all participants will benefit from this course regardless of experience or existing skills/knowledge.
Do you offer this course online?
As this course contains some physical aspects and the teaching of hands-on skills it cannot be delivered online or via virtual workshop. To be able to pass this course participants must be able to demonstrate that they can execute the physical requirements and skills taught in this course and are deemed by the instructor as being capable of deploying these skills in real world scenarios.
Do you need to be physically fit to do this course?
There are some physical aspects to this course where participants need to be able to demonstrate proficiency and ability to execute these physical requirements in order to pass the course. However, these physical requirements are not considered to be taxing or requiring a high level of fitness – all people of moderate health will be able to participate without difficulty.
Do you gain a qualification from this course?
This course is certified by Edge Services or Trainercourses and participants of this course are deemed to hold a nationally recognised award in moving and handling.
Student Comments
"This course was insightful and the tutor explained the difficult and complicated areas very well. I feel very confident now."
Melanie
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