RoSPA Level 3 Award for Manual Handling Trainers

Empeiria Training is an approved centre for delivering the prestigious RoSPA Qualifications Level 3 Award for Manual Handling Trainers.

This Level 3 Award for Manual Handling Trainers is designed for individuals who want to deliver training in the safe manual handling of objects, equipment and loads within the workplace, in line with current health and safety legislation and best practice.

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Duration: 25 Hours

Maximum Capacity: 6-8 per Cohort

Session Format: Classroom Based Learning

Course Overview

The RoSPA Level 3 Award for Manual Handling Trainers course is designed for individuals who are responsible for delivering training in the safe manual handling of objects, equipment and loads within the workplace.

This course is ideal for trainers who want to enhance their skills and ensure their manual handling training is aligned with current legislation, health and safety requirements, and recognised best practice.

What’s Involved?

The course includes three mandatory units covering safe manual handling principles, biomechanical techniques, and the planning and delivery of training sessions. It is delivered over 16 guided learning hours.

The course is suitable for those with experience in manual handling of objects, equipment or loads, with a recommended minimum Level 2 in literacy and numeracy. The qualification is valid for three years, with requalification strongly advised after this period.

All units are mandatory and all three units must be successfully completed to achieve the qualification.

The first unit develops the learner's knowledge of the principles and processes that underpin safe handling in the workplace.

The second unit develops the learner's knowledge and skills in the application of basic biomechanical principles and safe practices to manual handling tasks within the workplace.

The final unit develops the learner's knowledge and skills so they can prepare, deliver and evaluate a training session.

Learning Outcomes

To be able to understand the reasons for managing manual handling risks in the workplace.

Describe the moral, social, economic and legal reasons for implementing safe handling practices in the workplace.

Describe the employers’ and employee duties under Health and safety legislation relating to manual handling in the workplace.

To be able to understand the principles and practice of manual handling risk assessments in the workplace.

Summarise the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment.

Describe the principle of risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling.

Outline the types of equipment that can be used to reduce manual handling risks and the requirements for their use, testing/ servicing.

To be able to understand how the principles of safe handling can contribute to improving the health and safety and wellbeing of the workforce.

Describe the structure and function of the spine and the risk factors for injury.

Describe how the application of efficient movements reduce the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system

To be able to conduct pre-transfer assessment/dynamic risk assessment.

To be able to apply efficient movement principles and safe practice to the movement of loads.

To be able to produce a plan for a manual training session.

To be able to deliver a manual handling training session.

Be able to evaluate a training session.

Benefits of completing The RoSPA Level 3 Award for Manual Handling Trainers course

Enhanced training delivery

Learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and effective manual handling sessions, improving knowledge transfer and skill retention among staff.

Reduction in workplace injuries

Equip yourself to teach safe handling techniques that reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries - especially important in settings where people handling is frequent.

Stronger understanding of human anatomy

Understand the structure of the spine and musculoskeletal system to better explain the risks and teach efficient movement principles to avoid strain and injury.

Ability to recommend and explain handling equipment

Be able to identify appropriate manual handling equipment, communicate its benefits, and ensure its correct usage, maintenance, and servicing is understood by learners.

Career development for trainers

Improve your skill level and professional confidence as a manual handling trainer with a recognised Level 3 qualification from RoSPA.

Support staff wellbeing and retention

By improving training standards, you help reduce injury-related absences, improve staff wellbeing, and contribute to a more supported and confident workforce.

Entry requirements for the RoSPA Level 3 Award for Manual Handling Trainers

There are no specific entry requirements, however learners should have a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent and have experience of working within a people handling environment and have the confidence to train others.

This qualification provides learners with a valid manual handling trainer’s qualification for three years. After this period, it is highly recommended that learners re - qualify, due to the purpose, nature and contents of this qualification.

A minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent

Have experience of working within a people handling environment

Have the confidence to train others

Why choose Empeiria Training?

Empeiria Training is all about offering training that is unique and bespoke to your organisation and its needs.
It's our mission to deliver a range of bespoke training solutions, underpinned by a diverse breadth of knowledge and experience. We offer a safe environment for face-to-face learning, with our specialism being working with people with learning disabilities.

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