Your guide to BTEC Manual Handling Trainers (Level 3)

Responsible for training others in manual handling techniques.

Gain a recognized qualification equivalent to A-level standard with this course.

Learn how to...

Manage handling risks in the workplace.

Understand the structure and function of the spine.

Precipitate the causes of back pain.

Deliver training bespoke to your organisation.

Areas covered include...

Manual handling regulations 1992 and associated legislation.

Reasons for managing manual handling risks in the workplace.

Manual handling risk assessments.

Structure and function of the spine.

Risk factors for back pain.

Spinal biomechanics.

Efficient movement principles for routine and non-routine loads.

Pushing, pulling and team handling.

Course structure

The course consists of 4 Units.

Unit 1 – Theory of Manual Handling

Unit 2 – Musculoskeletal awareness and biomechanics

Unit 3 – Efficient movement principles in practice

Unit 4 – Teaching and training skills to deliver manual handling

Units 1 & 2 are completed by self-direct study in your workplace.

Units 3 & 4 are delivered over 2 days by a qualified trainer.

The overall duration is 40 hours.

We also offer a BTEC Manual Handling Trainers Requalification course

Find out about the other Manual Handling courses we offer...

Principles in Manual Handling

Manual Handling Risk Assessors

Postural Awareness

Manual Handling Training for Logistics

Next Steps...

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