Moving and Handling Train the Trainer
The LICQual Certificate in Moving and Handling Train the Trainer is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality training in safe manual handling techniques. This course empowers the learner to train others on the proper methods for moving people, equipment, and objects safely, reducing the risk of injury and promoting well-being in the workplace.
The learner gains comprehensive understanding of risk assessment, ergonomics, and safe handling principles, enabling them to teach practical techniques effectively. Through structured training methods and real-world scenarios, the learner develops the confidence to instruct others on lifting, transferring, and repositioning tasks safely in healthcare, care homes, and other professional environments.
By completing this qualification, the learner is prepared to create training sessions that enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency. The learner’s expertise ensures that employees, colleagues, or care recipients are protected from injury while performing manual handling tasks. This course equips the learner to foster a culture of safety, improve workplace practices, and make a meaningful impact on health, safety, and operational standards across a variety of settings.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Certificate in Moving and Handling Train the Trainer
Total Units
6
Total Credits
18
GLH
72
Qualification #
LICQ2200153
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual Certificate in Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Applicants should have prior experience in healthcare, care, or manual handling roles.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants must possess reading, writing, and speaking skills in English.
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Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200153-1 |
Introduction to Moving and Handling Training |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200153-2 |
Anatomy and Physiology related to Moving and Handling |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200153-3 |
Legislation and Guidelines |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200153-4 |
Risk Assessment and Ergonomics |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200153-5 LICQ2200153-6 |
Safe use of Moving and Handling Equipment Promoting Safety and Best Practices |
3 3 |
12 12 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to Moving and Handling Training
- Understand the importance of moving and handling training in preventing injuries and promoting safety.
- Identify the key principles and practices of safe manual handling in various settings.
- Recognise the role of the trainer in ensuring safe handling procedures are followed.
- Understand how to structure and deliver an effective moving and handling training program.
2. Anatomy and Physiology related to Moving and Handling
- Gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology relevant to manual handling.
- Learn how muscles, joints, and the skeletal system function during movement and lifting.
- Understand the physical impact of improper manual handling techniques on the body.
- Recognise the importance of ergonomics in reducing strain and injury during manual handling tasks.
3. Legislation and Guidelines
- Understand the key legislation and regulations that govern moving and handling practices, such as the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Recognise the importance of compliance with health and safety laws to ensure worker protection.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and trainers in maintaining safe working environments.
- Be familiar with relevant guidelines, policies, and best practice frameworks for safe manual handling.
4. Risk Assessment and Ergonomics
- Learn how to conduct a risk assessment to identify hazards related to manual handling tasks.
- Understand how to assess the potential risks posed by manual handling in different environments.
- Develop the ability to implement control measures to reduce or eliminate risks.
- Apply ergonomic principles to manual handling tasks, ensuring that the work environment is designed to minimise strain on workers.
5. Safe use of Moving and Handling Equipment
- Learn how to use a range of moving and handling equipment safely and effectively, including hoists, slings, and transfer aids.
- Understand the correct procedures for inspecting and maintaining equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
- Recognise the importance of selecting the appropriate equipment for each manual handling task.
- Gain practical skills in demonstrating the correct use of handling equipment during training sessions.
6. Promoting Safety and Best Practices
- Understand how to promote a culture of safety within an organisation through effective moving and handling training.
- Learn how to encourage and maintain best practices in manual handling among staff.
- Develop strategies for ensuring that safety practices are consistently followed and reinforced in the workplace.
- Understand how to evaluate and improve safety systems to create an ongoing commitment to safety and well-being in the workplace.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Healthcare Professionals seeking to train colleagues in safe moving and handling techniques.
- Care Home Staff and Trainers responsible for resident safety and staff education.
- Occupational Health and Safety Officers aiming to implement best practices in manual handling.
- Hospital and Clinic Educators preparing staff to perform safe patient handling.
- Corporate Health and Safety Trainers delivering workplace safety programs.
- Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Specialists wishing to teach safe handling methods.
- Training Managers and Coordinators responsible for staff competency development.
- Workplace Safety Consultants advising organisations on manual handling risk reduction.
- Community Care Providers ensuring safe handling practices in home care settings.
- First Aid and Emergency Response Trainers including manual handling in training modules.
- Healthcare Students and Trainees preparing for training roles in manual handling.
- Volunteer Trainers in health and care organisations seeking certification.
- Managers and Team Leaders responsible for staff safety and compliance in physical tasks.
- Anyone aiming to become a certified Moving and Handling Trainer to improve workplace safety standards.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.