FETAC Manual Handling Instructor Training هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This programme is designed to meet the QQI specification for candidates wishing to gain the QQI Level 6 Award for Manual Handling Instructor. programme is highly interactive, with a clear focus being placed on the analysis of practical manual handling techniques, risk assessment and the development of trainer skills.

• Statutory and Common Law requirements
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005- Implications for Employers and Employees
• General Application Regulations 2007 (PART 2 CHAPTER 4)
• Duty to avoid manual handling where possible
• Risk reduction and assessment measures when Manual Handling is unavoidable
• Development of a Manual Handling Policy to include Staff Consultation, Risk Assessment,

Training and Performance Measurement.

Review of Case Studies

ANAIOMY

• Structure and functions of the spine to include discs, ligaments, joints, muscles
• How different postures can affect the spine during work activity.
• Mechanics of Body Movement and Muscle action.

FITNESS AND FLEXIBILITY

• Components of fitness - strength, endurance and flexibility
• Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of injury
• Physical Capability and Assessment of Individual Capacity
• Simple Strength and Flexibility Exercises for the workplace

CURRENT CONCEPTS IN BACKCARE

• Risk factors associated with Back Injury
• Developing an effective back care and wellness programme at work
• Nutrition and Dietary issues
• Rehabilitation issues relating to injury

P.M

PRACTICAL - DEALING WITH DIFFERENTTYPES OF LOAD - INSTRUCTOR LED

• Lifting from the floor
• Lifting from bench level
• Lifting from bench to height
• Pushing and pulling activities
• Team Lifing
• ETC