We specialise in Train the Trainer Courses not only for this SafeCert Accredited Patient Handling Trainer but also other accredited trainer courses including the SafeCert approved Manual Handling Trainer (Level 3) Award Courses but also First Aid, AED, Health & Safety etc. This Patient / Client Handling Instructors Course is accredited by SafeCert for all persons who wish to teach Patient Handling Trainers to cover the Moving and Handling of Patients/People Handling Courses. The Patient Handling Trainers Course is over 3 days costs only £375 which will include all trainer resources so that you start teaching without delay to include PowerPoint, Lesson Plans, Handouts and Assessment Forms etc.
The accredited Patient / Client Handling Instructors or SafeCert Patient Handling Trainer course will cover the following:
- Health & Safety at Work
- Cost of Patient Moving and Handling Injuries
- Accident Reporting
- Safe Moving and Handling of Patients
- Patient Handling Trainer Theory Practice
- Manual Handling Regulations
- Back Injuries and Body Structure
- Patient Handling Risk Assessment
- Client/People/People Handling Trainers Practice
- Assessing Patient Handling Training Skills
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Successful candidates would then be able to teach Patient/Client Handling Courses and Patient Handling/Client Handling/People Handling Refresher Courses
We will provide the SafeCert accredited courses only for in-house courses for groups, however the public courses will be accredited through SafeCert Awards. The SafeCert Awards awarding body is a Level 3 Patient Handling Trainer course, which also include the teaching award called PDLSG – Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups, for which there is pre-course study required, for which we will send out the trainer manual and PowerPoint before you start the public course. This additional Trainers award will allow you to gain approval to teach accredited patient handling awards.
We at Abertay hold many public courses around the UK so so just click on the see course dates button below, as well as this we can of course do in-house Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Courses at your venue for your group anywhere in the UK be this in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. We are members of Backcare.
You can book these public courses in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast simply by clicking on the date required and filling in the online booking form. The link will show you the next date, just click on it to book or click on the more dates option to select one of the other future dates. You can even book this course by online live training with your instructor for first two days then do the final third practical day at the venue with date to be confirmed, by selecting the Online Zoom Patient Handling Distance Learning – Learn Anywhere option.
SafeCert Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course
Become a Certified Patient Handling Instructor with Abertay International Training Ltd
At Abertay International Training Ltd, we specialise in Train the Trainer Courses, offering a range of SafeCert-accredited instructor training programmes. Our Patient Handling Trainer Course is a fully accredited Level 3 qualification designed for professionals who want to teach and assess patient/client handling skills in healthcare, social care, and related industries.
This course is ideal for individuals working in:
Hospitals & NHS Trusts
Care Homes & Residential Facilities
Home Care & Domiciliary Services
Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Centres
Occupational Health & Workplace Safety
Our three-day accredited course, priced at only £375, provides comprehensive training, instructional techniques, and a full resource pack to ensure that you can start teaching immediately after qualification.
What Does the Patient Handling Trainer Course Cover?
This course equips participants with expert knowledge and practical skills to deliver SafeCert-accredited Moving & Handling of People training courses.
Course Modules:
Health & Safety at Work – Understanding legal duties and compliance with patient handling regulations.
Cost of Patient Moving & Handling Injuries – The risks and financial impact of injuries in healthcare settings.
Accident Reporting & Prevention – Documentation requirements and methods to reduce workplace injuries.
Safe Moving & Handling of Patients – Practical skills in lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients safely.
Patient Handling Trainer Theory & Practice – Teaching strategies to effectively deliver training sessions.
Manual Handling Regulations – Compliance with health and safety laws in patient care environments.
Back Injuries & Body Structure – The anatomy of the spine, posture, and muscle use in patient handling.
Patient Handling Risk Assessment – Using risk assessment tools to minimise injury risks for caregivers and patients.
Client/People Handling Trainer Practical Exercises – Hands-on practice of safe patient handling techniques.
Assessing Patient Handling Training Skills – Evaluating and assessing trainee competence in real-world scenarios.
What Can You Teach After Completing This Course?
Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to teach:
Patient/Client Handling Courses
Patient Handling/Client Handling/People Handling Refresher Courses
Additionally, you will receive a teaching qualification:
PDLSG – Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups
This award provides the instructional knowledge required to effectively deliver accredited SafeCert patient handling courses. Before starting the public course, candidates will receive their trainer manual and PowerPoint materials for pre-course study.
Why Choose Abertay for Patient Handling Trainer Certification?
At Abertay International Training Ltd, we are dedicated to providing high-quality accredited instructor training. Here’s why professionals choose us:
SafeCert-Accredited Certification – Recognised nationwide for training patient handling instructors.
Comprehensive Trainer Resources – All candidates receive lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and assessment materials.
Public & In-House Training Options – Choose from our public courses or private in-house training for your organisation.
Flexible Learning Formats – Train in person or online via Zoom.
Industry Expertise – Our instructors are experienced professionals in healthcare training and risk assessment.
Corporate Members of Backcare – Ensuring best practices in patient handling and injury prevention.
Training Locations & Flexible Learning Options
We offer public Patient Handling Trainer Courses in key UK cities:
London | Manchester | Newcastle | Bristol | Glasgow | Edinburgh | Cardiff | Belfast
In addition, we provide:
In-House Training – Private sessions at your venue for group bookings anywhere in the UK & Ireland.
Live Online Zoom Training – Complete the first two days online, followed by an in-person practical day at a training venue.
Simply click on your preferred course date and complete the online booking form to secure your place!
Exclusive Discounts & Career Progression Opportunities
Already have a PTLLS or Level 3 Teaching Award?
If you already hold a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) or the Level 3 Education and Training Award, you qualify for a 20% discount and are exempt from the first day of training.
20% Off Future Trainer Courses
Once you complete your first Train the Trainer course, you will receive a 20% discount on all other two- or three-day trainer courses.
Fast Track PTLLS Qualification
If you do not already hold a teaching qualification, you can fast-track your certification by taking our 1-day top-up course after completing the Patient Handling Trainer Course. This allows you to gain the Education and Training Award (Level 3).
For more details, see our Education and Training Award course page.
Book Your Patient Handling Trainer Course Today!
To secure your place, click on the ‘See Course Dates’ button below, select your training date, and complete the online booking form.
Need more information? Contact our team today for expert guidance!
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AQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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What does TAQA stand for?
TAQA stands for Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance. These awards provide the knowledge and skills required to assess learners in both workplace environments and classroom-based vocational training. -
What are the different TAQA Assessor Awards, and how do I choose the right one?
There are four main TAQA Assessor qualifications:- Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (Unit 301): Ideal for those who need to understand assessment but won’t assess learners directly.
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (Units 301 & 302): Suitable for assessing NVQ/SVQ-type qualifications and apprenticeships in real workplace settings.
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Units 301 & 303): Best for assessing classroom-based or vocational training courses.
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Units 301, 302 & 303): The comprehensive award allowing you to assess in both workplace and classroom-based contexts.
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How is the assessor training structured at Abertay?
The course typically starts with a one-day induction covering core assessment principles. After this, you’ll develop a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your assessment skills. Throughout the process, Abertay’s trainers offer ongoing support and feedback to help you successfully meet the qualification requirements. -
Who can benefit from the TAQA Assessor Awards?
- Trainers, tutors, and lecturers who assess learners in vocational programs
- Managers or supervisors overseeing workplace competency assessments
- HR or Learning & Development professionals evaluating employee skills
- Anyone looking to become an NVQ/SVQ assessor or expand their expertise in vocational assessment
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Where and how can I take the course?
Abertay offers TAQA Assessor courses in several formats:- Public Courses: Held in locations such as London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast.
- In-House Training: Delivered at your venue anywhere in the UK or Ireland for groups.
- Online/Zoom Courses: Allows flexible theory-based learning from home, with ongoing tutor support.
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How do I book a TAQA Assessor course with Abertay?
- Select your preferred course date and location from the available options.
- Complete the online booking form and submit payment.
- Receive pre-course materials and guidance to prepare for your assessment training.
- For group bookings or bespoke in-house training, call 0333 500 5000 for a customised quote.
First Aid for Mental Health CPD accreditation is a simple process to gain accredited CPD certification for the persons you then teach. Once you have the qualification for delivering mental health first aid or have completed the first aid for mental health trainer course, you can then apply for CPD accreditation for the courses that you delivery.
There are a number of CPD accreditation bodies including CPD UK, CPD Standards Office, CPD Group, or SafeCert CPD. The process to gain approval is you sign up as a centre which is free, then you would sign up for each course or activity you wish to get accredited, for which there is a fee per course approval usually in small monthly payments.
You would then send in the details of the course you wish to be approved with any lesson plans, PowerPoint, and assessments you have, so it can be assessed towards accredited CPD Points. CPD Points are equivalent to 1 CPD Point to 1 accredited CPD Hour of activity. Therefore each course will be accredited to the value of points to complete that activity or course.
Accredited CPD course examples are as follows:
- Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid Awareness (4 CPD Points)
- Mental Health First Aid at Work (6 CPD Points)
- Looking after your Mental Health – Online Course (2 CPD Points)
Yes with this course you can! This option of gaining accredited first aid for mental health at work certificates is only available if you have a teaching award and qualification in first aid for mental health. Ensure you have a valid recognised first aid for mental health trainer award recognised by UK awarding bodies. Then simply contact one of the awarding bodies for example SafeCert Awards have easy five-step instructions to gain your approval.
Accredited awarding body certification would for example be as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales or Abroad
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Understanding First Aid for Mental Health
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid For Mental Health in the Workplace
Northern Ireland
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Understanding First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid For Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF)
Yes, you can complete the First Aid for Mental Health Trainer course online. There is even an accredited First Aid for Mental Health Trainer (Level 3) award which includes a separate teaching award you can complete online over 3 days. The course will include a pre-course study with a trainer manual and PowerPoint being sent before the course so you can be prepared.
The zoom first aid for mental health trainer’s course is completed over Zoom live with your instructor over 3 days. This is a great option as you can complete the course anywhere without any added costs of travel and accommodation. It’s easy to book as there are public course dates to click and book your place.
It all depends on the quality and accreditation which comes with the course. There is unaccredited first aid for mental health trainers courses at low cost but with no standards and no accreditation, the certification would not be recognised by any UK awarding body. There is also the Mental Health First Aid Trainer England MHFA but this can be a few thousand for a trainers course. The best option is to do an accredited first aid for mental health trainer course from one of the UK awarding bodies. Abertay for example provides a 3-day SafeCert Awards Approved first aid for mental health trainer course at £375 + vat, but there are many companies who offer first aid for mental health instructor courses that can be anything up to £700 + vat.
The best practice is to search for a trainer’s course that is recognised by one of the UK awarding bodies, then you will be assured that the first aid for mental health trainers course has been fully quality assured and assessed for content.
First Aid CPD accreditation is a simply process to gain accredited CPD certification for the persons you then teach. Once you have the qualification for delivering first aid or have completed a first aid trainer course, you can then apply for CPD accreditation for the courses you delivery.
There are a number of CPD accreditation bodies including CPD UK, CPD Standards Office, CPD Group or SafeCert CPD. The process to gain approval is you sign up as a centre which is free, then you would sign up for each course or activity you wish to get accredited, for which there is a fee per course approval usually in small monthly payments.
You would then send in the details of the course you wish to be approved with any lesson plans, PowerPoint and assessments you have, so it can be assessed towards accredited CPD Points. CPD Points are equivalent to 1 CPD Point to 1 accredited CPD Hour of activity. Therefore each course will be accredited to the value of points to complete that activity or course.
Accredited CPD course examples are as follows:
- Level 2 Award in First Aid Awareness (4 CPD Points)
- First Aid at Work (Blending Learning Theory) (6 CPD Points)
- First Aid for Children and Babies – Online Course (2 CPD Points)
Yes with this course you can! This option of gaining accredited first aid at work certificates is only available if you have a teaching award and qualification in first aid at work. Ensure you have a valid recognised first aid trainer award recognised by UK awarding bodies. Then simply contact one of the awarding bodies for example SafeCert Awards have easy five-step instructions to gain your approval.
Accredited awarding body certification would for example be as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales or Abroad
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Northern Ireland
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Yes, you can complete the First Aid Trainer course online. There is even an accredited First Aid Trainer (Level 3) award which includes a separate teaching award you can complete online over 2 days. The course will include a pre-course study with a trainer manual and PowerPoint being sent before the course so you can be prepared.
The zoom first aid trainer’s course is completed over Zoom live with your instructor for the first 2 days and the final day’s practical assessment day at the venue. This is a great option as you can complete the course anywhere without any added costs of travel and accommodation. It’s easy to book as there are public course dates to click and book your place.
It all depends on the quality and accreditation which comes with the course. There are unaccredited first aid trainers courses at low cost but with no standards and no accreditation, the certification would not be recognised by any UK awarding body. The best option is to do an accredited first aid trainer course from one of the UK awarding bodies. Abertay for example provides a 3-day first aid train the trainer course at £375 + vat but there are many companies who offer first aid instructor courses that can be anything up to £700 + vat.
The best practice is to search for a trainer’s course that is recognised by one of the UK awarding bodies, then you will be assured that the first aid trainers course has been fully quality assured and assessed for content.
Manual Handling CPD accreditation is a simply process to gain accredited CPD certification for the persons you then teach. Once you have the qualification for delivering manual handling or have completed a manual handling trainers course, you can then apply for CPD accreditation for the courses you delivery.
There are a number of CPD accreditation bodies including CPD UK, CPD Standards Office, CPD Group or SafeCert CPD. The process to gain approval is you sign up as a centre which is free, then you would sign up for each course or activity you wish to get accredited, for which there is a fee per course approval usually in small monthly payments.
You would then send in the details of the course you wish to be approved with any lesson plans, PowerPoint and assessments you have, so it can be assessed towards accredited CPD Points. CPD Points are equivalent to 1 CPD Point to 1 accredited CPD Hour of activity. Therefore each course will be accredited to the value of points to complete that activity or course.
Accredited CPD course examples are as follows:
- Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Practices (4 CPD Points)
- Manual Handling at Work (3 CPD Points)
- Manual Handling Awareness – Online Course (2 CPD Points)
Yes with this course you can! This option of gaining accredited manual handling certificates is only available if you have a teaching award and qualification and or experience in manual handling. Ensure you have a valid recognised manual handling trainer award recognised by UK awarding bodies. Then simple contact one of the awarding bodies for example SafeCert Awards have a easy five step instructions to gain your approval.
Accredited awarding body certification would for example be as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales or Abroad
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles and Practices
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles
Northern Ireland
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles and Practices (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles (RQF)
Yes you can complete the Manual Handling Trainer course online. There is even an accredited Manual Handling Trainer (Level 3) award which includes a separate teaching award you can complete online over 2 days. The course will include pre-course study with trainer manual and PowerPoint being sent before the course so you can be prepared.
The zoom manual handling trainer course is completed over Zoom live with your instructor. This is a great option as you can complete the course anywhere without any added costs of travel and accommodation. Its easy to book as there are public course dates to click and book your place.
It all depend on the quality and accreditation which comes with the course. There are unaccredited manual handling trainers courses at low cost but with no standards and no accreditation, the certification would not be recognised by any UK awarding body. The best option is to do an accredited manual handling trainer course from one of the UK awarding bodies. Abertay for example provide a 2 day manual handling train the trainer course at £375 + vat but there are many companies who offer manual handling instructor courses that can be anything up to £700 + vat.
Best practice is to search for a trainer course that is recognised by one of the UK awarding bodies, then you will be assured that the manual handling trainers course has been fully quality assured and assessed for content.