Hoist Awareness

Course Content

Award:
College Certificate

What's it all about?:
Any one working within an environment that uses hoists and slings will know how important it is to implement safe systemsof work and use the equipment in a correct manner. This course aims to develop your knowledge and skills when performing moving and handling techniques with the use of hoists and slings.

Progression:
The certificate awarded is valid for one year and provides an opportunity to gain increased knowledge and skills in hoist awareness to ensure best practices in the work place.

Entry Requirements:
You must hold an in date moving and handling certificate and be physically fit to undertake the practical assessment.

Duration: Three hours Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Topics will include legislation relating to equipment, a basic risk assessment using ergonomic approach and health and saftey issues.

When can I study?:
Various half days - 9.00am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Are there any exams?:
Continuous assessment of practical skils and a short quiz paper.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
7 September 2010

End Date:
31 July 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£20. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No Level Information Available

Course Code:
AAA

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.