Course Duration
3 contact hours. Good Skills Training normally deliver this course: Morning Session: 09:30 - 12:45 Afternoon Session: 13:30 - 16:45
Evacuation Chair Course
Practical evacuation chair operator training for staff who may need to assist people with reduced mobility during an emergency. Learners develop the knowledge, confidence and hands-on skills needed to prepare and operate an evacuation chair safely.
Duration
Half day
Delivery Method
Face-to-face
Certification
Good Skills Training
Course Overview
During an emergency, lifts may be unavailable and some people may be unable to use stairs without assistance. Organisations therefore need suitable evacuation arrangements that reflect their premises, emergency plan and the individual needs of employees, visitors and contractors.
Our Evacuation Chair Operator Training course gives learners practical experience of preparing and operating an evacuation chair. The session covers safe communication, equipment checks, positioning, controlled stair descent and the operator’s role within wider emergency arrangements, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where appropriate.
This is a practical course, with learners taking part in supervised exercises using the evacuation chair and a suitable staircase. Our trainer explains each stage clearly and gives learners time to practise, ask questions and build confidence. Quality training at affordable prices should still be engaging and easy to understand — it does not have to be an alien concept.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for employees who may be expected to operate an evacuation chair or support emergency evacuation arrangements, including:
- Fire marshals and fire wardens
- Facilities, premises and building-management teams
- Health and safety representatives
- Security, reception and front-of-house staff
- Care, education, hospitality and public-facing employees
- Anyone identified within an emergency evacuation plan or PEEP
No previous evacuation chair experience is required. Learners must be physically able to take part safely in the practical exercises.
What You'll Cover
- Legal responsibilities
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS)
- Techniques for other methods
- What is an evacuation chair?
- Steps for using an evacuation chair
- Practical use of an evacuation chair
- Training regime for using an evacuation chair
Course Information
Everything you need to know before arranging or booking this course.
Assessment
Practical Demonstration.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.This course is certificated through our ISO 9001 certification for the delivery of training and consultancy services, including course certification. Find out more here.
Requalification
The requalification of Evac-Chair Training is recommended to be carried out annually to maintain competence and confidence.
Prerequisites
Participants must be physically able to use the Evac-Chair safely. For in-house courses: An Evac-Chair must be available during the course. A suitable staircase is required for practical training.
Delivery Options
Face-to-Face.
Maximum Learners
6 learners per tutor
Awarding Body
Good Skills Training
What People Say About Us
Feedback from organisations that have used our services.
We have been working with Good Skills Training over the past seven years as they provide First Aid training for our staff. They have continuously offered a friendly and professional service, from each initial enquiry, through to booking and delivery. On occasions, we have made specific requests, and they have always been willing to accommodate our requirements. As school funding continues to be restricted, we have found that they offer a quality provision at a competitive price. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering using their services.
Good Skills Training have been a mainstay in our training calendar for more than 10 years and have continually provided an excellent service to our site. All of our first aid training has been delivered to the highest standard and helped ensure Birds Eye, Lowestoft maintains a compliant and well trained team of first aiders. The management and instructors at Good Skills conduct themselves with integrity and dedication at all times. A highly recommended service!
Urban Pubs & Bars has worked with Ian and the Good Skills Training team for close to three years now. We have found them to be thoroughly professional, very competitively priced and incredibly accommodating to our business needs. We certainly hope to be working with Good Skills Training for more years to come.
Training for a Group?
Running this course at your workplace is often the most cost-effective option for groups.
Delivered at Your Venue
We can deliver the course at your workplace or another suitable venue.
Choose Suitable Dates
Arrange dates that work for your team and your organisation.
Focused on Your Workplace
Examples and discussions can focus on your workplace and the situations your team may face.
Ready to train your team?
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