Course Details
Highfield ABC has designed this course specifically mapped against the NHS All Wales Passport Scheme; designed in partnership between the all-Wales Trust Manual Handling Advisors Group and the Health and Safety Executive. The course is designed to lead toward more effective use of resources, reduce manual handling related staff injuries and to meet the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Modules A&B
Reasons for safe manual handling
Consequences of poor manual handling
Key legislation & responsibilities
Causes of work related upper limb & musculoskeletal disorders
Understanding the anatomy of the spin
Principles of safer handling & ergonomics
Manual handling risk assessments
Module c - Sitting, Standing & Walking
Safer handling person risk assessment
Principles of safer handling of people
Module D - Bed Mobility
Principles of using flat slide sheets
Principles of using tubular slide sheets
Unsafe practices
Module F - Hoisting
Principles of hoist use & the types of hoists available
Type, selection and use of slings
Overview of LOLER 1998
All staff within the Care/Health Sector with an active part in moving or facilitating the movement of people should have this qualification. It is now recognised as THE standard qualification for the safe moving of people.
The awarding body Highfield issue all certificates via PDF format. This will be emailed to the course booking contact on successful completion of the course, once recieved from Highfield.
The awarding body Highfield issue all certificates via PDF format. This will be emailed to the course booking contact on successful completion of the course, once recieved from Highfield.
2x 15 Question Multiple-Choice Exam Paper
3 Years
Locations & Dates
| Dates | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th - 21st Feb 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£140.00 ex. VAT | |
| 29th - 30th Apr 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£140.00 ex. VAT | |
| 25th - 26th Jun 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£140.00 ex. VAT | |
| 19th - 20th Aug 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£140.00 ex. VAT | |
| 15th - 16th Oct 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£140.00 ex. VAT | |
| 15th - 16th Dec 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£140.00 ex. VAT |
