All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme

About the course
The aim of the course is to reduce the risk of musculo- skeletal injuries caused by poor manual handling in the workplace and hence reduce sickness absence. The course is broken down in to modular sections and covers the following: Module A: Introduction Module B: Inanimate Load Handling & Practical Application of Ergonomics Module C: Sitting, Standing & Walking Module D: Bed Mobility Module E: Lateral Transfers Module F: Hoisting A twenty question examination will be held at the end of the training.

Duration
The duration of the course is 14 hours. We usually aim to start the course at 9.00am and therefore taking into account time for refreshment and lunch breaks, the course usually finishes around 4.00pm each day.