Unaccredited - Moving People Safely course syllabus.

Category: Manual-Handling

Level: Beginner

This course will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those working in areas/sectors where the assistance and movement of people is part of their role. The objective of the course is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.

The course is suitable for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in the movement of people safely. This course covers the safe moving and handling principles for both objects/load and the assistance of moving people.

Unit 1: Manual handling safety at work

Understand the reasons for safe manual handling

Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety

Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

Unit 2: Moving people safely

Understand the personal safety health and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others

Understand how a personal handling plan and risk assessment reduce the risk of injury to everyone involved in moving a person

Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with moving people safely

Be able to apply safe principles when moving a person

It is assessed by Continual observation of practice by the tutor.