Helping the unemployed with manual handling equipment training

A college in the North East of England has been running a new manual handling equipment training programme designed to furnish those people who are currently out of work and seeking new employment with new skills. The course at Bridgewater College focused on the elements needed to work in fields such as warehouse operations and administration. The skills being taught include how to operate equipment such as pallet trucks, scissor lifts or scissor tables. The program has been funded by a large supermarket chain who are opening a new store in the area. The aim is to invest in training young people and equipping them with the relevant skills they need to apply for a position working in the new store as well as adding valuable experience to their CV. The course has been made even more appealing by the fact that any individuals that complete the course and pass all required assessments for the course are guaranteed an interview for a relevant job position at the new store when it opens.

The course simulates the warehouse environment and situations where materials handling equipment would often be used giving the trainees a valuable practical insight into the day to day operations of a warehouse and real life scenarios they may face. This practical approach not only gives the trainees on the course the opportunity to interview for the new supermarket but transferable skills and experience which may lead to them succeeding in applying for other jobs in a similar industry environment which could see the start of a whole new career. The college reported an overwhelming response in those wishing to participate and take the course and are hoping that this bodes well for the future of the scheme.

Of course, one of the key factors that anyone using materials handling equipment will have to learn on a course such as this is how to use the lifting solutions equipment safely taking into account all potential hazards and risks that the warehouse environment poses. Training people who will be operating manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks and scissor lifts, whether they be students training at college, new employees or experienced staff members, is a crucial part of any business that operates lifting solutions such as these.

Some manual handling equipment companies, such as Advanced Handling, offer post sales training to companies so that they can help to ensure that everyone is fully trained in the operation of the manual handling equipment in use. Training of this kind can be the difference in preventing injuries and even saving lives as companies can be sure to minimise accidents caused by operator error.

If you require lifting solutions training or would like to find out more information about Advanced Handling, and the products and services they are able to offer please visit http://www.advancedhandling.co.uk.