Course Contents

This course runs for four hours and can serve a maximum of 12 people.

  • Understand the reasons for safer manual handling
  • Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
  • Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
  • Be able to apply safer manual handling principles

Prerequisites

This qualification is available to those over 14 years of age. Candidates should be physically capable of undertaking practical tasks in a safe manner. No previous knowledge is required, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level one literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

About the Qualification

YMCA Bournemouth has teamed with Robust Safety Solutions, registered with UK Qualifications Network (UKQN) as an authorised training centre, to deliver this nationally recognised qualification. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland. The course content is designed to meet current UK legislation.

Re-qualification is recommended after three years. For more information about this qualification, click here

Learning Outcomes

This qualification indicates the individual can understand and apply the principles of safe manual handling in the workplace. The individual will have successfully learnt the course content which is designed to meet current UK legislation.

Locations

  • The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX

Attendees should remember to bring one form of photographic ID e.g. passport, driving licence, or two forms of non-photographic ID e.g. birth certificate, utility bill.

Price

£49.00 per candidate

Assessment

There is a short multiple choice questionnaire to pass this course.

Forthcoming Courses

– Dates to be confirmed

Enquiries/Bookings

To secure space(s) – please call our Reception/Admin Team on 01202 777766 or 01202 076404 or for further information, email info@thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk. Debit/credit card details required for payment/securing place(s).

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Since August 2020, over 600 individuals and representatives of local organisations achieved certification from YMCA Bournemouth and their partners.

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Training Department
YMCA Bournemouth
Delta House
56 Westover Road
Bournemouth BH1 2BS

Admin Team
01202 076404 or
01202 777766