When you have decided that you want in-house trainers in manual handling, you want to get them up and running as quickly as possible. Individuals looking to develop their careers in this area will also be keen to get their qualifications without delay. You need to take care in choosing the course because some require post course project work. This will take a month or two to complete, as will the submission, marking and results process. Consequently, it could be 4-6 months before the delegates know whether they are certified as competent to run manual handling training.
Need for a Credible Awarding Body
When you work hard for a training qualification, you want it to demonstrate that you are a competent manual handling trainer. For businesses and other organisations it will be important that the qualification comes from a credible awarding body if the validity of the training is ever challenged by an insurer, regulator or customer. Some training providers can offer cheaper courses by producing their own certificates, which provide little assurance regarding trainer competence. It’s worth a little extra investment to get certification from a nationally recognised organisation.
Certificate from a World Leading Vocational Education Organisation
City & Guilds is a nationally and internationally renowned body which provides qualifications to meet the changing needs of the workplace and helps people to develop their potential and further their careers. Their certificates are widely recognised and respected by employers across the UK and beyond.
Dr Alistair Bromhead is a leading expert on manual handling and training. He and his company developed the certificate for City & Guilds and have been refining it over the last ten years. Alistair Bromhead Ltd is the only training provider that can offer the City & Guilds Certificate.
External manual handling training courses are available around the UK – search now, or in-house courses for 5 to 12 participants can be tailored to the organisation concerned. Results are given to delegates at the end of a two day course. They know straight away that they are certified manual handling instructors. They also receive their own comprehensive instructor pack to help them prepare and run their training immediately.