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For those trainers who are already certified as Patient Handling Instructors there is a process called RPL available to upgrade their certification to FETAC Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor. The learner must also be certified to FETAC Level 6 Instructing in Manual Handling. The learner will be required to complete an application form detailing their prior knowledge and experience and then Qualtec will recommend whether the applicant can progress to the RPL Assessment day or whether they require assistance. Qualtec offer an RPL Preparation Workshop(s) for this purpose. The learner then will attend the assessment day and complete the inpidual assessments (Examination, Presentation, Manual Handling Demonstration).

Day 1

  • Patient Handling Risk Assessment
  • Demonstration of Patient Handling Moves
  • Practise and feedback on Patient Handling Moves
  • Explanation of FETAC assessment criteria
  • Use of Hoists and other equipment

Day 2

  • Assessment on Patient Handling Moves
  • Paient Handling Instructor Test
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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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