One-day CPD Course: ABTT Introduction to Health & Safety and Manual Handling (RNCM, Manchester)

Member’s price £175+VAT

Non-member’s price £280+VAT

17 April 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00pm

Manchester, Royal Northern College of Music

One-day CPD Course: ABTT Introduction to Health & Safety and Manual Handling (RNCM, Manchester)

The ABTT are offering this one day CPD course covering an ‘Introduction to Health & Safety and Manual Handling’. This CPD course is one module of five which forms the ABTT Bronze Award Course.
The ABTT CPD Courses can be taken alone or as part of the larger Bronze Award which is a SCQF Level 7 qualification which is recognised through the Industry.

What does this CPD Course Cover:

The Introduction to Health & Safety and Manual Handling (Module 1) covers manual handling, musculoskeletal injuries, injuries caused by the handler and UK Theatre/BECTU Code of Conduct for Fit-ups & Get-Outs. This is a practical course which intertwines theory to ensure your day-to-day skills are validated with the correct technical knowledge to keep you and your colleagues safe. At the end of this training you will receive CPD completion certificate. If you wish to complete the additional 4 days of CPD Training you will then be in a position to receive the full ABTT Bronze Award.

What is the Bronze Award for Theatre Technicians?

The Bronze Award is a five day course which gives candidates knowledge and understanding of best practice. Details on what is included in this course can be found here.

Whether you are working in regional rep, touring, multi-art form studios, community theatre, in the West End or as a freelancer this course is applicable to you.

The Bronze Award delivers the first vocational step for professional development for the theatre technician and is undertaken in various venues throughout the year.
So if you are looking at starting out in the Industry, or need to validate your skills with a recognised qualification, this course is for you.

Who can do the course?

Both ABTT members and non-members are eligible to take these courses – though it is often be cheaper to become a member prior to booking.

 

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