Course details
For those trainers who are already certified as Manual Handling Instructors there is a process called RPL available to upgrade their certification to FETAC Level 6.
The learner will be required to complete an application form detailing their prior knowledge and experience and then Qualtec will recommend whether the applicant is a suitable candidate.
Qualtec offer an RPL Preparation Workshop(s) for this purpose. The learner then will attend the assessment day and complete the inpidual assressments (Examination, Presentation, Manual Handling Demonstration).
Preparation Day Schedule
- Review of manual Handling course
- Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- Lesson planning
- Demonstration and practise of Manual Handling moves
Assessment day
- Presentations (15 minutes per person)
- Test ( 20 short questions)
- Assessment of Manual Handling moves
Entry requirements
Learners should have already completed a Manual Handling Instructor course or the equivalent. In order to be accepted for this process learners must complete an RPL application form. The Course Director will review this and advise on whether the learner is a suitable candidate.
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About Qualtec Safety Trainers & Consultants
Qualtec was established by Sean Kelleher in 1993. Sean has a Science Degree from, NUI Maynooth, a Masters in Industrial Engineering from UCD, an MBA from the Smurfitt School of Business, a Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from DCU and a Postgraduate Degree in Adult and Community Education from NUI Maynooth.
He started out as an ISO 9001 Consultant and assisted approximately 150 companies achieve accreditation. He then moved into Health and Safety and has assisted approximately 30 companies achieve OHSAS 18001 accreditation.
He has delivered health & safety programmes such as Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Safety, Health & Welfare at Work, Abrasive Wheels to countless inpiduals in every business sector. In recent years he has moved into the area of training trainers particularily in the area of health & safety.
Qualtec are now recognised as the leading Irish provider of Instructor programmes. These include, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Forklift and Occupational First Aid.
Qualtec are a FETAC quality assured provider and are on the National Register of Trainers.
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