FETAC Manual Handling Instructors Course

FETAC Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Manual Handling Instruction

The course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and competency to deliver manual handling training. The five day course consists of 6 modules leading to a FETAC Level 6 Special Purpose Award. Achievement of this award will enable the learner to transfer to other appropriate programmes leading to awards at the same or lower levels on the National Framework of Qualifications. Learners who achieve this award may transfer into the Level 6 Special Purpose Certificate in People Handling Instruction.

The HSA regulations require that all Manual Handling Instructors become FETAC certified by 2012.

Course Duration

5 Days
9:30 - 5:00

Programme Objectives

To enable learners:

To gain an understanding of the main components of current Health & Safety Legislation
To learn about the anatomy of the spine and back care
To identify the main risk factors for back injuries
To gain an understanding of the techniques for Manual Handling Risk Assessment
To gain an understanding of Ergonomic Principles
To introduce participants to manual handling principles and techniques
To develop the qualities necessary for effective manual handling instruction
To introduce participants to techniques for effective preparation for manual handling instruction
To develop skills for the competent delivery and evaluation of manual handling training
To develop skills for better presentation and communication
To practice the skills of course preparation and delivery
To demonstrate their understanding of the process of preparing and delivering a manual handling course

Programme Content

Legislative Requirements and Health Benefit
Anatomy and Back Care
Ergonomic Principles and Risk Assessment
Manual Handling Principles and Techniques
Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes
Delivery of Manual Handling

Assessments

All assessments are carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations.

Assignment 20%

Examination(theory based) 20%

Skills Demonstration 60%

Award

A FETAC Certificate of Achievement will be issued following the validation of results by FETAC and the appropriate credit under the National Framework of Qualifications will then be obtained by the candidate.

National Framework of Qualifications: Course is a level 6 Special Purpose Award which qualifies as 10 credits towards FETAC level 6 Certificates and is a recognised module within the National Framework of Qualifications.

FETAC is now amalgamated under Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). See www.qqi.ie for details.

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