Level 2 Manual Handling Training for Carers Course.
Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF)
2 Days
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Course Description
Is this course suitable for me?
This regulated and nationally recognised manual handling course provides learners with the chance to develop their skills and understanding of manual handling concepts when moving objects and people. Learners can also practise a variety of skills that they can apply in the workplace.
Our Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) has been designed specifically for those who work or intend to work in a profession that requires assisting and moving people. It is perfect for those who work in a variety of health and social care settings, such as care homes.
How long is the manual handling training for carers course?
The Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) course lasts 2 Days. We can deliver the course on site at your workplace or an offsite training venue.
What’s covered on the level 2 Award in Moving People Safely course?
Over the course of two days, learners will gain the knowledge and skills related to manual handling of objects as well as safe moving and handling of people. The following topics are covered:
Common handling injuries
The potential impact on a person if moved incorrectly
Personal handling plans
Preserving dignity
Health and safety when moving a person
Using equipment
Assessment
6 x Practical assessments and 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers).
FAQ’s
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From 2020 to 2021 there were 162,000 workers who suffered from a new work-related musculoskeletal problem.
Data also shows that those working in construction as well as human health and social work are at higher risk than that of other occupations.
Reference:
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The HSE state that if risks from moving and handling are to be managed successfully, there must be support from those at the top of the organisation, whatever its size. This can be expressed in a clear statement of policy – supported by organisational arrangements – to ensure that the statement is implemented. Key elements include:
recognition of the risks
commitment to introducing precautions to reduce that risk
a statement of clear roles and responsibilities
an explanation of what is expected from individual employees
arrangements for training and providing / maintaining equipment
arrangements for monitoring compliance
a commitment to supporting people who have been injured in connection with their work
Reference:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/moving-handling-do.htm
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Sometimes, businesses choose to invite us to their venue which means reduced course costs and less downtime for the workforce. We can also arrange suitable training facilities where training at your location is not suitable. We can run manual handling courses all over Norfolk and surrounding counties such as Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
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