Course Details
This course provides a means of developing and assessing the knowledge and skills of anyone who is wishing to become an Authorising Engineer, as outlined in NHS guidance. This is a key element of training for those wishing to progress to the role of Authorising Engineer for lifts in the more specialised environment of healthcare engineering.
Who is the course for
This course is for Engineers wishing to become an Authorising Engineer, as outlined in NHS guidance.
Aims & objectives
This course provides a means of developing and assessing the knowledge and skills of anyone who is wishing to become an Authorising Engineer, as outlined in NHS guidance. This is a key element of training for those wishing to progress to the role of Authorising Engineer for lifts in the more specialised environment of healthcare engineering.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Explain the various roles that UK health organisations have in healthcare according to HTM 00 & HTM 08-02
- Explain the roles, duties and responsibilities of various personnel in accordance with HTM 00 & HTM 08-02
- Explain the meaning of negligence in the context of providing a professional service
- Explain the need for public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance
- Identify the relevant documentation with respect to HTM 08-02 lifts healthcare engineering discipline
- Evaluate appropriateness of a record management system
- Identify the reasons for making and keeping accurate records
- Demonstrate how to structure an interview
- Identify the appropriate means of providing feedback
- Demonstrate how competence can be assessed
- Develop a mentoring strategy
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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.
Course FAQs
Eastwood Park’s lift training covers electrical traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lifts.
For staff nominated to carry out the release of trapped passengers, refreshers are required every 12 months. For Authorised Persons (Lifts) , re-training is required every 3 years.
You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.