Essentials for Authorising Engineers Lifts (HTM 08 02)

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.

Description

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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