Scotland's professional answer to your health and social care training needs
Level 5 Manual Handling Principles & Practice – 1 day course
(SMHPS Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme- Modules A,B&F)
- Cost: £79
- Qualification:Level 5
- Duration:1 day
This is a 6-hour classroom-based course.
We are all exposed at times to some form of manual handling such as lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing actions that can be compounded by simultaneous movements such as climbing or pivoting. Personal injuries resulting from incorrect manual handling in the workplace accounts for over one million working days lost per year, as well as the pain and suffering experienced by the casualties. Correct manual handling techniques can make a huge difference.
The risks arising from manual handling have been recognised by the Health and Safety Executive for many years, as evidenced in their regulations and advisory activities promoting good practice.
The Regulations require employers to provide their employees with health and safety information and training – supplemented, as necessary, with more specific information and training on manual handling injury risks and prevention.
This course provides an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling – not only meeting HSE recommendations, but also promoting good and safe practices in any situation.
Course Syllabus
- What is manual handling
- Legislation
- Avoiding manual handling
- Accident reporting
- Risk assessments
- Risks associated with lifting
- Loads
- Working environment
- Individual capability
- Good practice
- Anatomy and physiology
- Practice assessment
Why choose DST?
Cost effective
We offer a cost effective way of training your team in workplace compliance qualifications conveniently at your own premises.
Flexibility
You can plan your training with a time and date that fits your organisational needs.
Team building
Training together can be a team building experience, giving you the time and opportunity to review policies and procedures relevant to your organisation
Training Pack
A comprehensive fully illustrated training book to supplement the Manual Handling course is included in your training pack.
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Additional Info and Requirements
Certification
Practical assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a written test.
This qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current.
Five things you should know about our courses
Excellence in Health and Safety compliance
Our courses provide an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling that not only meet HSE recommendations, but also promote safe practice in any given situation. All are accredited national qualifications and training that complies with statutory legislation.
Individual customised learning plans
Different students require different approaches to learning and we always strive to accommodate individual learners requirements in order to enhance their learning experience.
First Aid courses independently verified
We offer a wide range of First Aid courses assessed at level 5 and 6 SQA (Scotland) including First Aid at Work (FAW), Emergency First Aid (EFAW), Activity First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and Defibrillation. All First Aid courses are independently verified.
All courses include a comprehensive student training pack
All of our courses are supported by a comprehensive illustrated training pack which is included in your training costs.
Many more courses available upon request
If you require any information on the courses we provide or would like us to arrange training that is bespoke to your individual needs, please contact us to discuss how we may help.
