Evacuation Sledge Awareness
About Evacuation Sledge Awareness
 If you work with the mobility impaired this course is ideal for you. Learn how to prepare and secure a person into an evacuation sledge safely. You will also learn about the manual handling involved with the equipment.
Course Length
Our Evacuation Sledge Awareness course is 3 hours long and completed in 1 day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Evacuation Chair Sledge Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12).
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Evacuation Sledge Awareness training course, you will learn the regulations affecting the mobility impaired, how to prepare and secure a person to an evacuation sledge safely, when an evacuation sledge may be required, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Evacuation Sledge Awareness Course Outline
- Introduction and explanation.
- Understand regulations affecting the mobility impaired.
- How to prepare and secure a person to an evacuation sledge safely.
- Knowledge of when an evacuation sledge may be required.
- Manoeuvring the evacuation sledge up/downstairs.
- Restrictions and disadvantages of equipment.
- Ability to operate confidently.
- Manual handling involving the equipment and operation.
- Understand the term Fire Refuge Point.
- Experience the feeling of travelling in an evacuation sledge.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Evacuation Sledge Awareness FAQs
What is meant by Evacuation Sledge?
Evacuation devices such as sledges are designed to help transfer people who otherwise couldn’t travel from one storey to another in the event of an emergency.
Who is this course for?
The course is designed for anyone working in the care sector. However, it is also appropriate for those working in buildings with a number of floors or large companies with many employees.
How does an evacuation chair course benefit the company?
This course is designed to allow members of staff to safely help others, who may prone or unconscious, off-site in an emergency who may not be able to walk.
Is there a certificate for this course?
Yes, the successful candidate will be able to download a certificate upon completion of the course.
Evacuation Sledge Awareness FAQs
What is meant by Evacuation Sledge?
Evacuation devices such as sledges are designed to help transfer people who otherwise couldn't travel from one storey to another in the event of an emergency.
Who is this course for?
The course is designed for anyone working in the care sector. However, it is also appropriate for those working in buildings with a number of floors or large companies with many employees.
How does an evacuation chair course benefit the company?
This course is designed to allow members of staff to safely help others, who may prone or unconscious, off-site in an emergency who may not be able to walk.
Is there a certificate for this course?
Yes, the successful candidate will be able to download a certificate upon completion of the course.
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