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Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer

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In care environments, where individuals may require assistance with movement, proper moving and handling techniques are essential to minimise the risk of injury for both staff and those they care for. On completion of this Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course, learners will possess the skills and knowledge required to deliver a Moving and Handling training course to in-house staff. There’s no need to pay out for costly training sessions when you have a qualified member of staff on-hand.

Your staff will gain an understanding of key legislation relating to the moving and handling of individuals in care, the different types of injuries and accidents that are frequently encountered in the workplace and correct moving techniques. The Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer course will also cover the teaching methods and different learning styles for them to become effective in-house Moving and Handling of People trainers.

What is the Train the Trainer Model?

The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.

Some of the skills that trainers develop through the Train the Trainer Model include:

  • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of trainers
  • Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
  • Facilitating learning and development in individuals and groups
  • Applying assessment and evaluation when training
  • Identifying different learning styles and adapting training to suit them
  • Using effective communication and questioning techniques
  • Providing constructive feedback and reinforcement to learners
  • Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in learners
  • Developing learning materials and resources
  • Managing group dynamics and challenging situations during training.

The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

  • Legislation: Key legislation relating to the safe moving and handling of people, such as the Care Act 2014 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

  • Your company policy: Your company’s policy on moving and handling people.

  • Workplace accidents: The different types of injuries and accidents that occur when moving and handling individuals in a care setting.

  • Risk assessments: The risk assessment process you have in place at your workplace and how it guides staff in moving and handling individuals.

  • Key skills: The essential skills required for moving and handling people by practising moving and handling tasks frequently used in your workplace.

  • Causes of back pain: The most common causes of back pain and how these occur whilst moving and handling people, enabling trainers to educate staff on preventative measures.

  • Moving techniques: The correct and safe moving techniques for moving and handling of people, covering a range of situations and equipment.

  • Teaching methods: Deliver engaging and effective training sessions using a range of different teaching methods to suit the classroom environment and different learning styles.

  • Learning styles: The different learning styles and when is the best time to use them to maximise information retention and understanding among trainees.

  • Retain information: How people retain information and apply techniques to enhance learning and recall in your training sessions.

  • Feedback & Evaluation: How to evaluate training, give and receive feedback to learners to support their development.

  • Ice-breakers: Different ways to ‘break the ice’ with the whole classroom to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

  • Presentation skills: The confidence and skills to present your training session to others in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

  • Dos and don’ts: The dos and don’ts of being a trainer, including best practices and professional conduct.

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