BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:812@southwestgnoskillnet.ie DTSTART:20240916T093000Z DTEND:20240930T160000Z DTSTAMP:20240901T111841Z URL:https://www.southwestgnoskillnet.ie/courses/manual-handling-instructor -course-qqi-level-6/ SUMMARY:Manual Handling Instructor Course QQI Level 6 DESCRIPTION:Manual Handling Instructor\, 6S0242 – QQI Level 6 Award Learn er Profile\n\nParticipants will typically be either company employees or m embers of the public with an interest in Manual Handling Training and in t he development of Instructor skills in this important workplace area. The programme will have a 5 day duration and will focus on practical aspects o f Manual Handling in the Workplace\, Risk Assessment for Manual Handling T asks and the Development of Essential Trainer Skills.\n\nIt is likely that a successful participant will be required by their company to deliver sta ff training in this discipline\, following the programme. The programme wi ll be highly interactive and practical in nature and will demand a high le vel of learner participation and engagement at all stages. Eligibility Cri teria\n\nParticipants will be over 18 years of age prior to course commenc ement date.\n\nParticipants will require a good level of English\, both or al and written. The minimum standard required of personnel for whom Englis h may not be their first language is set at level B2 on the Common Europea n Framework of Reference for Languages. Evidence of competence and certifi cation to this standard will be demonstrated by means the IELTS (Internati onal English Language Testing System).\n\nThere is currently no specific r equirement for participants to have completed a previous programme of trai ning at a similar or lower level on the NFQ.\n\nParticipants will require a reasonable level of physical fitness so that practical elements of the p rogramme\, including assessment elements\, can be undertaken successfully. \n\nAssessment Participants\, as part of programme assessment\, will be re quired to demonstrate good practical manual handling skills. Participants will also be required to instruct and assess other learners in correct man ual handling techniques in a simulated workplace setting. Participants wil l further be required to present a selected theoretical module from the An derlift Safety Services Manual Handling Training Presentation. The assessm ent presentation to be delivered will be 15 minutes in duration approximat ely and will focus on one of the following components:\n\nIntroduction to Manual Handling and Legal Overview\n\nRisk Assessment for Manual Handling\ n\nAnatomy of the Spine and Injury Potential\n\nFitness\, Flexibility and Posture Issues\n\nKey Ergonomic Principles\n\nThe Key Points of Safe Lifti ng using the ground level lift as an example\n\nThere will also be a short written test of knowledge as well as a requirement for participants to co mplete a work-based Manual Handling Risk Assessment Assignment based on a specific assignment brief and using approved templates that will be provid ed. Prospective candidates are asked to review the requirements set out ab ove and are invited to contact our administrative team at 021-4559180 for further details and course application information. You may also send us a message through our custom contact form here.\n\nLearning Outcomes On co mpletion of the programme Learners will:\n\nUnderstand the key Legal requi rements relating to Manual Handling of Loads in the Workplace.\n\nBe able to effectively deliver a Practical Manual Handling lesson – covering The oretical and Practical elements\, using the Anderlift Manual Handling Pres entation.\n\nUnderstand the basic Anatomy of the Spine\, Work Physiology\, Fitness and Flexibility\, Biomechanics and the nature of back and other m usculoskeletal injuries.\n\nUnderstand and be able to demonstrate a range of Instructional Skills based on Adults learning concepts and principles.\ n\nBe able to demonstrate and explain the Practical Lifting and moving of loads at different levels – as well as analysing participant performance of specific lifts.\n\nBe able to effectively use approved Risk Assessment templates to assess and record potential risks associated with workplace manual handling activity.\n\nMANUAL HANDLING INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMME – QQI Level 6 DAY 1 (AM) WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION                                                         \n\nCourse Aims and Objectives\n\nBrief overview of Course Programme a nd QQI Requirements\n\nLEGAL ASPECTS OF MANUAL HANDLING                                       \n\nGeneral Applic ation Regulations (Manual Handling)\n\nStatutory and Common Law\n\nSafety\ , Health and Welfare at Work Act\, 2005\n\nManual Handling – General App lication Regulations 2007 to 2020 (Part 2 Chapter 4)\n\nDuty to avoid manu al handling where possible\n\nRisk reduction and assessment when Manual Ha ndling is unavoidable\n\nThe duty to provide training and information to e mployees\n\n(PM) PRACTICAL MANUAL HANDLING SESSION – Conducted by Course Instructor Day 2 (AM) (Chartered Physiotherapist) ANATOMY                                                                                                     \n\nStructure and functions of the spine\n \nHow different postures can adversely affect the spine\n\nA holistic appr oach to fitness for tasks and reduction of injury \n\nWORK PHYSIOLOGY                                                                    \n\nHow various part s of the human body function when lifting\, pushing and pulling\n\nThe ene rgy required to complete certain tasks\n\nThe effects on the body of carry ing out routine and repetitive tasks\n\nFITNESS AND FLEXIBILITY                                                       \n\nFlexibility as a basic requirement in the preven tion of injury\n\nPhysical Capability\n\nA self-help programme for improve d strength\, endurance and flexibility.\n\n P.M. Practical Manual Handlin g Session Practical Lifting of Loads by participants at different levels. Analysis of participant performance and perfecting of good manual handling practice will be the primary focus. (Instructor led session). DAY 3 (AM) INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS                                                          \n\nMethods of Learning- Adult Learning Principles\n\nTrainer Values and Skills\n\nStr ucture of an effective training module\n\nUse of Aims\, Objectives and oth er Strategies to motivate personnel and change working practices\n\nUse of learning aids and other support materials\n\nReview of topics for short p resentation on Day 4\n\n (PM) PRACTICAL – DEALING WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOADS- Participant Led training session on designated lifts.\n\nLifting from ground level\n\nLifting from bench level\n\nLifting from bench level to height\n\nPushing and pulling of loads\n\nTeam Lifting\n\nDay 4 (AM) P RESENTATION BY EACH PARTICIPANT ON PREPARED TOPICS\n\nEach student will de liver a short presentation on an agreed/prepared topic\n\nThe tutor will t hen give an assessment on each of the presentations\, detailing strengths and suggesting potential improvements.\n\nPractical Manual Handling Sessio n – All designated lifts – Student led.\n\n(PM) MANUAL HANDLING RISK A SSESSMENT\n\nIntroduction to Ergonomics and Manual Handling Risk Assessmen t\n\nReview of HSA Guidelines on the Management of Manual Handling in the Workplace\n\nReview of the Safety\, Health &\; Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 to 2020 – Part 2 Chapter 4\n\nErgonomic A ssessments and Auditing Techniques\n\nReduction of Risks\n\nCase Study and Assessment\n\nTemplates for Manual Handling Risk Assessment and Briefing on Post – Course Assignment\n\n Day 5 EXAMINATION/Assessment\n\nFinal As sessment of Student Instructional Skills\n\nWritten Examination\n\nPractic al Assessment of lifts and participant ability to assess learner performan ce\n\nAssignment Brief\n\nSummary Discussion and Course Conclusion\n\nAsse ssment/Assignment/Presentation Brief Participants will be assessed by mean s of the following methods: Presentation (Skills Demonstrations in Present ation Delivery and Practical area) – 60% Written Examination – 20% Pos t Course Risk Assessment Assignment (Project) – 20%   Certification:  Successful Candidates will receive the QQI Level 6 Award through the norma l QQI submission process\, subject to external authentication.\n\nAppeals process: Anderlift have an Appeals process in place as part of our qualit y assurance agreement. (Click here)\n\nSupport for Learners: Anderlift s taff will provide a high level of course mentoring to interested candidate s and will provide specific guidance in relation to the assessment process . All participants will be issued with a comprehensive Learner Handbook on commencement of each programme. If you would like a copy of this Learner Handbook in advance of the programme\, please click here.\nFor further in formation on awards and on QQI please go to www.QQI.ie\n\nDates/Time: 16t h\, 17th\, 23rd\, 24th &\; 30th September/ 9:30am to 4:pm daily.\n\nVen ue: The Brehon Hotel\n\nTraining Provider: Anderlift Safety Services Ltd.  \n\nThe cost per person for South West Gnó members (based on 10 trainee s attending) will be €250. This cost is inclusive of SWG Funding and ref reshements. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.southwestgnoskillnet.ie/wp-content/u ploads/2024/07/Manual-Handling-Instructor-Web.png CATEGORIES:SWG Courses LOCATION:The Brehon Hotel\, Muckross Road\, Killarney\, Co. Kerry\, Ireland GEO:52.0517308;-9.506764100000055 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Muckross Road\, Killarney\, Co. 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