Manual handling of loads - Manual handling of loads Part-time

Manual handling of loads Manual handling of loads Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Various Centres Flexi Various Flexi £55.00 4Hour(s) What will I study?

Manual handling as a skill is often considered for the movement of large or bulky items, but the movement of small manageable items repeatedly or in difficult surroundings may prove equally demanding.

Employers have a responsibility to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all of their employees, contractors and any other persons associated with their business. This duty extends to manual handling.

This Manual Handling Course provides the necessary information and training for organisations to comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

What modules are covered?

· Legislation and duties
· Safe systems of work
· Anatomy and the spine
· Back pain
· Musculoskeletal Disorders
· Risk Assessments
· Loads and positioning
· The move
· Basic lifting techniques
· Handling sacks
· Load sharing
· Moving the load

What qualifications will I get?

Manual Handling of Loads

How will I be assessed?

Independent knowledge assessment  

What is the entry process?

Complete enrolment forms and submit with payment

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Not applicable

There are no minimum entry requirements

What can I do after this course?

Handle loads safely

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC40743

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.