Hoist Awareness

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

College Certificate

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of students in preventing injury to themselves and others when performing moving and handling / manual handling techniques involving the use of hoists and slings.

Topics will include the spine and its vulnerability to injury, ergonomic approach, risk assessment, principles of safe moving and handling and low risk moving and handling techniques using hoists and slings with consenting students.

Progression 

The certificate provides an opportunity to gain increased knowledge and skills in safer moving and handling techniques to ensure best practices in the workplace.

Entry Requirements 

You will need to show that you have successfully completed a Moving and Handling Techniques course within the previous 12 months by producing a current/valid certificate.

You must be physically fit to undertake the practical assessment.

Duration 

Half day (three hours)

Business Benefits 

This workshop ensures that your staff are trained in the correct use of a hoist in a care environment.

Are there any exams? 

You will have to undertake a practical and a multiple choice assessment paper.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Topics will include the spine and its vulnerability to injury, ergonomic approach, risk assessment, principles of safe moving and handling and low risk moving and handling techniques using hoists and slings with consenting students.

When can I study? 

Various half days - 9.00am to 12.00 noon or 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Course Facts

28 May 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

26 June 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 August 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

14 September 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 October 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 November 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

7 December 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 January 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 February 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

20 March 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 April 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 May 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

3 June 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 July 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£30. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

MANHA


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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