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Manual HandlingQQI Level 6 Instructor Certificate

QQI People Handling Instructor Course

Drawing on over 30 years’ experience training instructors across the HSE and wider healthcare sector, this QQI Level 6 course develops confident, competent instructors grounded in evidence-based practice and the HSE Standardised Techniques.

Duration
3 Days
Delivery
On-site, Public

Overview

For more than 30 years, Usafety has trained People Handling Instructors for the HSE and other healthcare organisations. Delivered by instructors with clinical and ergonomic backgrounds, this three-day programme combines the QQI learning outcomes with the HSE Standardised People Moving and Handling Techniques and current evidence-informed practice from HOP7.

Training is practical and tailored to the participants’ clinical environments, equipment and everyday handling challenges. Participants develop the skills to assess risk, teach safe techniques and support person-centred practice within their organisations.

What You Will Learn

  • Person-centred people handling risk assessment and balanced decision-making
  • Personal and dynamic risk assessment for changing clinical situations
  • The impact of mobility, complex clinical needs, behaviour, infection control, emergencies and human rights
  • Critical evaluation and safe use of people handling equipment
  • HSE Standardised People Moving and Handling Techniques
  • Current evidence-informed practice from HOP7
  • Transferring, supporting, gliding, sliding, rolling, sitting, standing and mobilisation techniques
  • Analysing learner performance and providing constructive feedback
  • Planning and delivering effective workplace people handling training

What Is Included

  • Practical training using relevant people handling equipment
  • Training and assessment aligned with the QQI Level 6 Instructing People Handling specification
  • Comprehensive course and instructor materials
  • Individual feedback and assessment support
  • Ongoing support following the course

Prerequisites

Participants must have relevant people handling experience.

The QQI Level 6 People Handling Instruction special purpose award requires successful completion of both Instructing Manual Handling (6N0233) and Instructing People Handling (6N0234).

Course Details

Duration:
Three days
Delivery:
On-site, with practical scenarios tailored to the organisation’s clinical setting, equipment and service needs.

Delivery Options

On-site

We come to your workplace

Public

Open courses at scheduled venues

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Why Usafety?

  • Certificate type confirmed before booking
  • Experienced trainers
  • Flexible delivery options