Course Aims

To familiarise learners with the concepts of teaching, learning and assessment so as to enable the development of effective training skills. Extend leaners knowledge on the safe moving of people and to encourage reflective practice as a tool for self-assessment of performance and to guide ongoing personal development.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the important elements necessary for effective teaching and learning. 
• Plan and deliver an appropriate training session suitable for learners within their own work setting. 
• Outline reasons why potential barriers to learning might occur and how to overcome them. 
• Provide constructive feedback to learners following their practice session. 
• Discuss the legal requirements relating to the safe moving of people. 
• Understand the need to manage health and safety risk.  
• Describe the anatomy of the spine and discuss the potential for musculoskeletal injuries. 
• Demonstrate the principles of a person centred manual handling risk assessment. 
• Give examples of controversial methods for moving people and discuss reasons why they are unsafe. 
• Identify and discuss the range of available equipment.
• Outline what checks should be made on equipment items prior to their use. 
• Demonstrate practical ability in performing a range of moving and handling manoeuvres. 
• Deliver Manual Handling Training to groups of Learners.