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The Irish Safety & Health Trainers Network (ISHTN) met recently to discuss new standards in manual handling training. A lack of consistency was highlighted as one of the major reasons for developing these standards. The skills of training providers and a lack of accreditation for trainers were also highlighted.
5 years of development has been undertaken up to now, ending in to new standards which will now be put to public consultation. 93% of training organisations felt there should be standards.
The two standards are for Manual Handling Instruction Level 6, which will be a special purpose award made up of one component, and People Handling Instruction Level 6, which will be a special purpose award made up of two components. This means that all Manual Handling/People Handling Instructors will be required to undergo this FETAC Level 6 training programme. An APL system will be implemented for existing trainers. By 2012 all Manual/People Handling instructors will have a FETAC Level 6 award.
o become a registered provider you must get your quality assurance policies and procedures agreed with FETAC. This is in relation to programmes and related services to be offered to learners leading to FETAC awards. These policies and procedures cover nine areas which are outlined on their website – www.fetac.ie and in their Quality Assurance in Further Education and Training, Policy and Guidelines for Providers v1.3.
http://safetytrainersnetwork.blogspot.com/2009/06/trainers-briefed-on-new-manual-handling.html
in Ireland.
