Most trainers in manual handling would expect to take a refresher course every three years, although this is not mandatory. The need to keep up to date on developments in their subject is particularly important, given its health and safety context. Their training must be suitable so that the business in which they operate remains compliant with regulations, and their courses must help to keep staff members safe and to avoid the cost of sick days for injuries sustained during manual handling activities.
A Course for All Experience Levels
While the Alistair Bromhead Manual Handling Train the Trainer City & Guilds Certificate Course is suitable for new trainers, it is often also used for re-certification of previously qualified instructors. It allows them to catch up with new ideas and developments in the field of manual handling, new angles on the associated technical information and new suggestions on interactive exercises for their courses.
They can share their own ideas and experiences and hear those of other course delegates they are getting to know, and have their ideas evaluated by their expert course trainer. When they return to base with their updated instruction pack after the two day course, they will be reinvigorated and able to update their own courses. The experience will enable them to make the training even more interesting, enjoyable and memorable for their attendees.
They will also have been encouraged to undertake observations of manual handling activities. That way they can see how effective a course has been in changing staff members’ behaviour and note when more training might be needed.
The Value of a Nationally Recognised Qualification
The City and Guilds Certificate Course is particularly popular among trainers because the qualification is nationally recognised and will therefore boost their CVs. For their employers, the qualification means that they are marketable and could be used for revenue generation by hiring them out to offer training at other companies as well as working with their own employees. It also demonstrates their commitment to health and safety to their customers and to other people that matter, such as health & safety inspectors and insurance companies. Everyone benefits.
To learn more about our manual handling course and find a venue suitable for you please visit the course information page.