Who Is This Training Course For?
This Manual Handling Train the Trainer course is designed for organisations and trainers who want to deliver their own manual handling training to staff.
Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand different learning styles and effective training methods
- Structure a training course and create lesson plans
- Understand manual handling legislation and legal responsibilities
- Identify hazards, assess risks, and apply control measures
- Conduct manual handling risk assessments
- Understand the principles of safe lifting and handling techniques
- Explain the anatomy of the spine and common handling injuries
- Understand biomechanics and its impact on manual handling
- Demonstrate correct posture, lifting techniques, and safe working practices
- Understand the use of mechanical aids and working with assistance
- Apply effective communication techniques during manual handling tasks
Course Content
Trainer Development
- Role and responsibilities of a trainer
- Understanding learning styles and training approaches
- Course structure, lesson planning, and setting objectives
- Effective communication and use of training resources
- Assessment methods and providing feedback
- Delivering practical training sessions
Manual Handling Training
- Benefits of safe manual handling
- Manual handling law and ACOP guidance
- Effects of poor lifting techniques
- Anatomy of the spine and types of injuries
- Principles of leverage and biomechanics
- Types of mechanical aids
- Safe lifting and handling techniques
- Manual handling risk assessments using AAR and TILE
- Record keeping and review processes
Please note: This course includes an open-book assessment and observation of practical activities.
Course Benefits
Specialised Knowledge and Copyright Release
Delegates receive access to professionally developed manual handling training materials with copyright release, allowing organisations to deliver their own training programmes.
Comprehensive Training Resources
Included resources:
- Editable PowerPoint presentations with trainer and delegate notes
- HSG Manual Handling Video
- 50 Manual Handling Booklets
- Manual Handling Essentials Poster
- Certificate template
- Lumbar spine model
- Full-length spine model
Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a City & Guilds Manual Handling Trainer Certificate.
City & Guilds Assured Quality
This course is City & Guilds Assured, meeting recognised quality standards and covering legal requirements, practical handling techniques, and effective train-the-trainer methods. Course content is regularly reviewed to reflect current best practices and guidance.
