Our Manual Handling Courses
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QA LEVEL 2 MOVING PEOPLE SAFELY (RQF)
This qualification forms part of the QA Manual Handling suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the following:
• National Occupational Standards (NOS) related to the safe moving of people
• Recommendations of good practice outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
This qualification explains the principles and practice of safely handling people and objects. It outlines the reasons for safer manual handling, the legal requirements, the process of completing risk assessments to reduce the risk of harm and the additional considerations if the load you are moving is a person. Learners will be able to practice the principles of safer handling of people and objects when using equipment on their own and as part of a team.
Structure
This qualification contains one mandatory unit with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 14 hours. This will consist of 12 hours of guided learning and 2 hours of Preparation learning, e.g. pre-course reading, research, mentored practice/work experience, and workplace induction.
Is this course for you?
This qualification is ideal for people who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people. It is suitable:
• As an introduction to those starting work which involves moving people
• For those returning to work where moving people is required
• As safety refresher training
QA LEVEL 2 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MOVING PEOPLE SAFELY (RQF)
This qualification forms part of the QA Manual Handling suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the following:
• National Occupational Standards (NOS) related to the safe moving of people
• Recommendations of good practice outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
This qualification explains the principles and practices of safe handling of people. It outlines the importance of safer manual handling, the legal requirements, the process of completing risk assessments and personal handling plans to reduce the risk of harm and the importance of retaining health and dignity when moving a person. Learners can practise safely handling people when using equipment independently and as part of a team.
Structure
This qualification contains one mandatory unit with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 8 hours. This will consist of 7 hours of guided learning and 1 hour of Preparation learning, e.g. pre-course reading, research, mentored practice/work experience, and workplace induction.
Is this course for you?
This qualification is ideal for people who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people. It is suitable:
• As an introduction to those starting work which involves moving people
• For those returning to work where moving people is required
• As safety refresher training
Book Your Course NOW!
There is no better time to protect your staff and customers or to change careers and try something new.
Feel free to use our Staff Training Calculator to help you determine the level of training your organisation needs.
If your organisation requires Medical Training, you can either book through our website, email Training Enquires or complete this Organisation Training Form.
If you are an individual looking for a course, feel free to book through our website or register interest for a course by completing this Individual Training Form.
Protect, Change and challenge yourself.
Book a course today with Medixis Healthcare.