People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer

People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer

The Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course equips healthcare professionals, senior care staff, and trainers with the skills to teach safe moving and handling practices within their organisations.

This practical trainer course covers UK safety laws, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. You will learn how to teach various aspects of Manual Handling Training such as safe lifting and transferring techniques, how to use equipment like hoists and slings, and how to assess risks using the E.L.I.T.E. principles (Environment, Load, Individual, Task, Equipment).

The course also covers how to teach others about spinal health, person-centred handling, and how to plan and deliver engaging lessons. You will practise your teaching skills through micro-teaching sessions and receive feedback from peers and our trainers to improve.

By the end of the course, you will be confident in training others to move and handle people safely, helping to prevent injuries and improve care quality.

This course follows UK guidelines and is ideal for those working in care homes, hospitals, or community settings. A CPD-endorsed certificate is awarded upon completion. Attending this people moving & handling train the trainer course will help you deliver your own courses.

Please note: You must have moving and handling experience before joining this course. The aim of this course is to help you learn how to teach others.

If you have already completed a train the trainer course and are looking for an update, please follow the link below.

📚Related Courses: Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer Update Course | People Manual Handling Training | Moving and Handling People Trainer Pack (Discount).

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2 days (12 Hours)
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 3-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes ✅
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Blended
• Prerequisite: Knowledge of Moving and Handling
• Accredited: Yes (Skills for Care & CPD) ✅

📌Related: AET Level 3 Training 

Please note – this course is designed to help you teach the subject rather than to teach you the subject itself. All delegates must have a baseline understanding of the subject matter prior to attending this course.

NOTE: Delegates MUST have prior knowledge of moving & handling before attending this course.

IMPORTANT– Please note that our Public course is delivered in a blended format.

• Day 1 is Face to Face at the specified venue, and
• Day 2 will be virtual via Zoom.

Course Outline: Moving and Handling Train the Trainer

1. Introduction to Training on Safer People Moving and Handling Principles

Objective:
Equip participants with the skills to teach the core principles of safe people moving and handling in health and social care environments.

• Overview of Moving and Handling in Health and Social Care
• Understanding the Role of a Trainer: Teaching vs. Practising Techniques
• Teaching Key Concepts: Biomechanics and Ergonomics in Manual Handling
• Relevant Legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Strategies for Effectively Teaching These Principles to Others.

2. Teaching Risk Assessment and Control

Objective:
Prepare participants to train others in assessing risks in moving and handling and how to apply safety measures.

• Show how to look for risks before moving someone
• Teach how to check:
  • The person’s needs and how well they can move
  • The space and area around them
• Explain the steps to make things safer:
  • Take away the danger if possible
  • Use a safer way if the task must be done
  • Use special tools or equipment to help
  • Follow safe ways of working
  • Wear the right protective clothing (PPE)
• Do a hands-on activity to practise and teach risk checking

3. Teaching Safe Lifting, Transferring, and Support Techniques

Objective:
Equip participants to train others on safe and comfortable techniques for lifting, transferring, and supporting individuals.

• Teach how to use your body safely when lifting
• Show simple ways to help in different situations, like:
  • Lifting someone from a chair, bed, or the floor
  • Helping someone move between a bed and a wheelchair
  • Supporting people who cannot move well
• Teach how to use moving and handling equipment like hoists and sliding sheets
• Point out common mistakes and how to help others avoid them

4. Teaching Communication and Teamwork in Moving and Handling

Objective:
Prepare participants to train others on the key role of communication and teamwork in safe moving and handling.

• Show why clear communication between care staff is important
• Teach how to use both words and body language when helping patients
• Explain how working well as a team keeps everyone safe
• Give tips on how to lead and train a team in moving and handling safely in a care setting

5. Teaching Compliance with Legislation, Policies, and Guidelines

Objective:
Equip participants to train others on the laws, policies, and guidelines related to moving and handling in healthcare.

• Overview of important laws and rules:
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Equality Act 2010
• How to teach staff to follow rules and policies:
  • Show how to follow your workplace’s safety rules
  • Explain how and when to report problems or injuries
  • Talk about why regular training is important
  • Remind staff that checks (called audits) help keep everyone safe

6. Practical Moving and Handling Training Workshop

Objective:
Equip participants with the practical skills needed to teach and demonstrate moving and handling tasks effectively.

Practical Session: Teaching Lifting and Moving Skills

• Show how to safely lift, move, and support people
• Teach how to use moving and handling tools (like hoists and sliding sheets)
• Use practice scenarios with different patient needs
• Work in pairs or small groups to give helpful feedback on each other’s training style

7. Microteach Session

 Show Your Teaching Skills:

• Each person will lead a 15-minute lesson on a moving and handling topic
• You should plan your lesson and explain the topic clearly
• Show that you can keep people interested and give clear instructions

Feedback and Support:

• You will get helpful feedback from the group and the trainer
• This will help you feel more confident and improve your teaching

Course Review and What Happens Next:

• Go over the main training methods
• Ask any final questions
• Finish the course: Review your microteach and get your certificate
• Next steps: You can now start training others in your workplace

This Train the Trainer Moving and Handling course helps you feel confident to teach others how to move and handle people safely.

Who Should Take This Course:

This 2-day Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course is for people who already know how to do safe moving and handling and now want to teach others.

• Senior care workers: who want to train staff in moving and handling
• Team leaders or supervisors: working in care homes, hospitals, or home care
• Health and social care trainers: who deliver training to others
• Experienced healthcare assistants or support workers: who have good moving and handling knowledge and want to teach others
• Care managers: responsible for staff training and safety
• Training coordinators: who need to deliver manual handling training regularly

This course is for people who already have experience in moving and handling and now want to teach others safely and confidently.

Learning Outcome

Upon completing the People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course, you will be able to:

• Teach safe moving and handling practices in health and social care settings.
• Identify and explain risks and show how to manage them.
• Demonstrate correct lifting, transferring, and supporting techniques.
• Stress the importance of teamwork and clear communication in moving and handling.
• Ensure training meets legal and policy requirements.
• Run practical training sessions using moving and handling aids.
• Plan and deliver engaging training, with feedback to improve.

Customer Reviews

We receive thousands of reviews from nurses, carers, and people from other professions who have taken our courses across the UK. Our train the trainer courses are rated ‘Excellent,’ with many 5-star reviews on Google, Reviews.io, and Trustpilot. We’ve gathered a few of them below:

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“Just completed my moving and handling trainer training with Liam. Liam was very knowledgeable and supportive. Thank you so much” – Deanna Francis

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“I found the Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course very good. I would recommend it. Mr Kevin Shelmerdine is a very good trainer.” – Adelina

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“I have just completed the Train the Trainer Moving and Handling course with Sarah Freer. I had a great time, it was very informative, and I met a great group of people on the course.” – nicola

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“I have recently attended the Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course, and it was excellent. The tutor, Tracey, was very helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend this course to those in the appropriate position.” – CHERYL PILKINGTON

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“Kevin was an excellent trainer on the manual handling train the trainer course. Full of knowledge, helpful, informative, and a great two day course. Would recommend.” – Craig Kenny

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“As a care company we had the lovely Kevin teaching us safe moving and handling with the use of hoists. The session was informational and Kevin came across confident and competent in his role. On behalf of the company we wish to thank you Kevin from the Buxton support workers!” – Jade Brunt

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“Just completed my moving and handling trainer training with Liam. He was very supportive and knowledgeable. Thank you Liam” – Cezar

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“The booking process with Emma was really straightforward, she was really helpful and friendly, happy to help and answer questions. The course itself was really informative, the trainer was very knowledgeable and kept the group engaged. The certificate arrived speedily. Thank you” – Emily H

Course Benefits:

This course gives you the skills and confidence to teach others how to move and handle people safely. It helps keep both staff and people being cared for safe.

After the 2-day Manual Handling Trainer course, you will:

• Be able to plan and deliver moving and handling training sessions
• Know how to show safe lifting, moving, and transferring techniques
• Understand UK laws and care rules about safe handling
• Learn how to spot risks and teach others how to avoid them
• Gain confidence in speaking, showing skills, and giving feedback
• Improve safety at work and help lower injuries
• Get a CPD-endorsed certificate to show your training skills

Upon completing the course, you’ll be ready to train others in your workplace and help build a safer, more skilled care team.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of this moving and handling instructor course, participants will receive a certificate, demonstrating their competence as trainers in moving and handling people safely and in compliance with regulations.

Career Opportunities

After completing the 2-day People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course, you will be able to teach moving and handling skills to others. This can help you move forward in your care career.

With this training, you could work as a:

• Moving and Handling Trainer
• Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader
• Health and Safety Champion in your workplace
• Training Officer in a care home or health setting
• Support Worker with added training duties
• Workplace Coach or Mentor for new staff

This course is a good step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a training role in health or social care.

Importance of the Moving and Handling Train the Trainer Course

This Moving and Handling Instructor course is essential for those who want to become skilled trainers in moving and handling techniques, helping to create a safer environment for both staff and patients.

• Better Workplace Safety: Trains trainers to teach safe moving and handling techniques, which helps reduce the risk of injuries to staff and patients in care settings.
• Meeting UK Regulations: Makes sure organisations follow the legal rules in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 by providing regular and good-quality training.
• Better Staff Skills: Gives trainers the skills to build staff confidence in using equipment like hoists and slings, which improves care quality and helps keep patients dignified.
• Cost-Effective Training: Allows care homes, hospitals, and community settings to train staff in-house, saving money and time that would be spent on outside providers.
• Less Risk: Trains staff to carry out E.L.I.T.E risk assessments and avoid dangerous moves, which helps reduce accidents and the costs related to them.
• Building Leadership Skills: Helps trainers improve their teaching and assessment skills, preparing them for leadership roles in safety and compliance.
• Flexible Training: Gives trainers the ability to adjust the training content to suit the needs of their workplace, ensuring it is relevant for different care settings.
• Long-term Safety Culture: Encourages continuous safety awareness through regular, interactive training, which helps improve the well-being of both patients and staff in the long run.

For organisations, training staff in safe moving and handling practices ensures compliance with legal requirements and promotes a culture of safety, reducing the risk of injury and improving overall care quality.

By completing this course, trainers will be equipped with the necessary skills to provide high-quality moving and handling training, ensuring safety and compliance in any care setting.

Convenient Training Locations:

Get practical training in our well-equipped centers, or choose virtual training. Learn from anywhere with an internet connection.

Within UK, our training locations for public courses are within:

• Stoke-on-Trent, St4 3FF
• London, N17 PFU
• Epsom, KT18 5AX
• Swindon, SN6 8TZ.
• York
• Warrington,WA3 6ZH .
• Virtual/Zoom

You can check for specific training dates and time within the year through the links on each location. For group training, we will send one of our trainers to your location.

Why More Moving and Handling Trainers Are Needed?

There are a few key reasons why the UK needs more moving and handling teachers:

• More older people need help with moving and transferring. The demand for good training is growing. From 2021 to 2023, there was a 75% increase in people over 85 in care homes, and about 65% of them need help with movement.
• New rules for safety and manual handling are stricter. Care homes and hospitals need more teachers to follow these updated guidelines. In 2022, over £15 million was paid out in injury claims in the UK due to poor moving practices, which is a 48% rise in the last 5 years.
• Staff and nurses in care roles often change jobs. New staff always need training, so there is a constant need for more trainers. Last year, 70% of home health aides changed jobs, which means new staff need to be trained all the time.
• Best practices for safe and respectful patient movement are always improving. Trainers must keep up with the latest methods and technology. Jobs for home helpers are expected to grow in 2024.
• If staff are not trained properly, they can hurt themselves when moving patients or fail to treat patients with the care they deserve. There needs to be enough qualified trainers to teach staff properly.

The UK will always need more expert, certified moving and handling trainers to teach our growing and changing workforce safely.

How to become a Moving and Handling trainer in the UK

Step 1: Get Hands-on Experience

First, gain 1-2 years of recent experience moving and handling patients or clients in hospitals, care homes, or community services. This practical work helps you learn the best ways to move people safely. You will also need a moving and handling certificate.

Step 2: Take a 2-Day Course

Next, sign up for a 2-day “train the trainer” course that teaches how to train others in safe and respectful moving and handling, following UK rules.

Step 3: Shadow Expert Trainers

Then, spend 1-2 weeks observing experienced trainers teaching their classes. Pay attention to how they teach and check for understanding.

Step 4: Start Co-Training + Getting Feedback

Start by teaching small parts of the training with help from your mentor. Receive tips on how to improve your teaching and skills. Gradually, take more responsibility under the mentor’s guidance.

Step 5: Get Assessed on Abilities

Create evaluations for trainees to see what they’ve learned. Review the feedback and keep improving your methods until you pass the final checks to meet national standards.

Step 6: Become a Certified Trainer

Finally, once you are assessed and able to train others in safe practices in different situations, you will become a certified moving and handling trainer.

Questions and Answers

1. What is people moving and handling in care training the trainer?

People moving and handling in care training the trainer is a course where you learn how to teach others to safely move and handle people, especially in healthcare and caregiving settings.

It helps you become an expert who can pass on essential skills and knowledge to others.

2. What is an example of train the trainer?

An example of “train the trainer” is when an experienced person teaches someone else how to teach a specific skill or knowledge.

For instance, a senior nurse might train a new nurse on how to educate others about proper patient lifting and moving techniques.

So, the senior nurse can undergo a people moving and handling train the trainer course in order to teach the course effectively and efficiently.

3. Can anyone train manual handling?

Not just anyone can train manual handling. To be a manual handling trainer, you typically need special training and certification.

You must understand the principles and safety rules involved in moving and handling heavy objects or people. It’s important to have the right knowledge and skills to ensure safety.

4. What does a manual handling trainer do?

A manual handling trainer teaches others how to lift, move, and handle objects or people safely to prevent injuries. They provide training on proper techniques, equipment usage, and risk assessment.

They help people understand the importance of safe manual handling and ensure that others can do it correctly and safely.

5. What is a train the trainer in manual handling?

A “train the trainer” in manual handling is a course that helps people become certified trainers in teaching others how to lift, move, and handle objects or people safely.

These trainers learn the right techniques, rules, and how to teach them effectively.

6. How do I become a certified manual handling trainer?

To become a certified manual handling trainer, you usually follow these steps:

• Get good at manual handling through training and practice.
• Attend a train the trainer course in manual handling.
• Pass the course and any needed tests.
• Get a certification or approval from a recognised organisation like Caring for Care Ltd.
• Keep learning and improving your skills over time.

7. What does “train the trainer” mean?

“Train the trainer” means a way of teaching where experienced people learn how to become trainers themselves. They learn how to teach a specific subject or skill effectively to others.

You can see all the train the trainer courses at Caring for Care

8. How do I become a certified manual handling trainer?

Becoming a certified manual handling trainer (also called moving and handling instructor) involves these steps:

1. Get Experience: First, gain experience and expertise in manual handling (moving and handling). This often includes learning proper lifting and handling techniques through training and practical experience.
2. Take a Course: Enrol in a certified “train the trainer” course for manual handling (also called moving and handling). These courses are designed to teach you how to become an effective trainer in this field. 2 days manual handling training is common in the UK and getting one with adequate practical and sound knowledge of guidelines is important.
3. Course Completion: Successfully complete the “train the trainer” course, which typically includes both theory and practical components. You may need to pass assessments or exams as part of the course.
4. Certification: After completing the course and meeting the certification requirements, you’ll receive certification or accreditation as a manual handling trainer from a recognised organization.
5. Ongoing Learning: Stay updated with the latest developments in manual handling techniques and regulations through ongoing professional development. This ensures you maintain your skills and knowledge as a certified trainer.

Good course set a pace that met everyone's Learning style. Ideal for underpinning existing knowledge and how to structure and deliver medication Training. Thank you, Sarah and all in my Group on the Two days. Good luck and stay in Touch