LANTRA Awards Safe Lifting Techniques [with problem solving] Course

Lantra
Our course covers lifting tasks, practical lifting, anatomy and physiology and practical problem solving and lifting aims. It's a one day training only course, with theory and practice.
Course Ref: MAN03
Duration: 1 Day
Max. Candidates: 10
Awarding Body: Lantra
Course details PDF Dates & availability
LANTRA Awards Safe Lifting Techniques [with problem solving] Course
LANTRA Awards Safe Lifting Techniques [with problem solving] Course

Both onsite and offsite booking available

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

If you're involved with lots of manual activity in different environments and locations, then our course is suitable for you. Our course will also help you if you are looking at your manual handling risk assessments in your workplace.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Greenway Training will provide the equipment.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start.

Candidates should wear practical clothing and footwear and bring reading glasses if required.

Lantra "training only" course. This Lantra-certified course that focuses on imparting knowledge and skills through training without a formal assessment. Unlike courses leading to a full qualification, these programs provide a certificate of completion, but the learner is not tested for a specific qualification or accreditation. They are a great option for formal refresher trianing.

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

For the practical element of this course, we will different equipment for lifting techniques of varying weight. The practical area needs to be level and free of any obstacles.

For PPE, candidates will need a high viz top and gloves.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

  • State the principles of correct lifting technique to minimise risk of injuries
  • List the parts of your body that are at risk of injury due to poor handling techniques and understand muscle and disc injuries and how they occur
  • Lift carry and lower loads within your ‘personal capacity’ in such a way as to minimise the risk of injury and the efforts required
  • Observe improvement in your manual handling skills.

Pre requisites for this course

  • The ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
  • >16 years old

Dates and availability

Contact us for instructor availability, courses run on demand

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Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

Bespoke Courses

Looking for flexibility? Choose a month that best suits your business needs and we’ll come to you. Our network of experienced instructors & assessors will travel across Southern England, the Midlands & Wales to deliver tailored training and assessments at your site. Your instructor will ensure that the course is tailored around your operatives' needs. You can book a full course for your workforce or arrange a dedicated one-to-one accredited session to meet specific training needs.

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