Train the Trainer — Moving and Handling
Duration: Available on request
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The Train the Trainer — Moving and Handling course is designed for experienced care professionals who wish to become competent in-house trainers for their organisation. This programme provides everything needed to plan, deliver, and assess moving and handling training for colleagues within health and social care settings.
By developing your own internal trainers, your organisation can ensure that moving and handling training is always accessible, consistent, and tailored to the specific needs of your service. In-house delivery also supports ongoing competency checks and reduces reliance on external training providers for annual refreshers.
This course is being developed by Wellbeing Support to meet the growing demand from care providers who want to build sustainable, self-sufficient training capabilities within their teams. Register your interest today and we will contact you as soon as dates are confirmed.
Course Aims
- Understand the principles of adult learning and training delivery
- Gain confidence in planning and structuring a moving and handling session
- Demonstrate competence in teaching practical moving and handling techniques
- Understand current legislation and best practice guidance
- Learn how to assess learner competence and provide constructive feedback
- Develop skills to adapt training to different learner needs and environments
Course Content
- Roles and responsibilities of the in-house trainer
- Adult learning principles and training styles
- Current legislation: LOLER, PUWER, Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Risk assessment for moving and handling
- Practical techniques: hoisting, sliding, repositioning, standing transfers
- Equipment use and safety checks
- Planning and delivering a moving and handling session
- Assessment methods and record keeping
- Managing challenging scenarios in training sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
When will this Train the Trainer course be available?
We are currently finalising the course structure and delivery dates. Please contact us to register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as this course is ready to book.
Do I need previous training experience to attend?
Previous training experience is helpful but not essential. You should have solid practical experience in moving and handling within a care setting. The course will equip you with the teaching skills and confidence to deliver training effectively.