| Course Code |
SkillsTEC10 |
| Title |
Manual Handling |
| Association |
SkillsTEC (SkillsTEC) |
| Number of Days |
0.50 |
| Who For? |
Anyone required to lift or move materials |
| Maximum Delegates |
12 |
| Assessment |
Theory test |
| Supporting Docs |
A course content and supporting notes |
| Certificates |
A SkillsTEC Certificate will be issued to successful delegates who complete the course (both theory and assessment) at the level they attend the course - has a five year validity |
| Personal Protective Equipment |
None required |
| Pre-requisites |
Language comprehension, literacy, physically fit - NO PROBLEMS WITH - Heart disease, blood pressure, epilepsy or giddiness, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence, psychiatric illness. |
| Cost per delegate |
1 to 3 delegates = £100.00 + vat per delegate
4 to 6 delegates = £95.00 + vat per delegate
7 to 12 delegates = £90.00 + vat per delegate |
| Content |
Introduction to the course.
Theory sessions.
Current legislation, regulations and guidance affecting manual handling.
Component parts of the body.
Compression loads to skeleton.
Extension/compression loads to muscles.
Likely areas for damage.
Lifting techniques.
Assessment of loads.
Assessment of route and requirements.
Equipment and selection.
Hazards.
Theory Test.
Pratical Training.
Practical assessment.
Course evaluation. |