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QA Level 2 Award In Safe Moving And Handling (RQF) Full day course (classroom) Provides a good understanding of the principles of safe manual handling Gives learners the ability to apply the principles of safe manual handling Benefits of this course: 470,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2020/2021 Of those, 162,000 were from people who had not suffered this before 8.9 million working days, or 37,083 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2019/2020 This course is here to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both Course Contents: Common manual handling injuries Manual handling laws Responsibilities of employers and employees Manual handling risk assessments Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s:Musculoskeletal systemCentre of gravityLever system Manual handling equipment:Types of manual handling aids and equipmentMaintenance and requirements for testing Manual handling practical sessions: Preparing for a lift Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object Team manual handling Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Safe Moving and Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Manual Handling Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately in Manual Handling. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2744/3

Did you know that incorrect manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries? The law states that employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate training for those who perform manual handling tasks in their day to day role.  The QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves manual handling. It is the perfect course for those working in a variety of environments including warehouses and shops.  Successful candidates will learn the key principles of manual handling and how to apply these to their workplace. They will also practise a wide range of techniques, ensuring that they leave the course confident and proficient in moving and handling.

The course price includes Refreshments, Car Parking Fees, Workbooks, Resources including access to our Trainer Resource Pack via the Approved Trainer HUB, Approved Trainer Membership, Approved Trainer T-Shirt, Ongoing Quality Assurance , support and Certification. We deliver this course to small groups a maximum of 4 people attend this course at our training premises ensuring all our learners receive Quality time with the Trainers/ Assessors delivering the course.

This course is recommended for Managers and Seniors wishing to carry out Moving & Handling risk assessments involving clients and equipment.

This course will make delegates aware of the regulations regarding the moving and handling of...

This course will make delegates aware of the regulations regarding the moving and handling of...

To enable learners to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to manual handling activities

The Moving &Handling Course is a full day course to ensure that care workers are competent and confident to carry out their duties to the standards expected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) when Moving & Handling People. The course is a mixture of theory and practical elements, using various forms of equipment used in the community. Training Aim: To equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively move and handle individuals, minimising the risk of injury to both the care giver and the person being moved, whilst promoting dignity and comfort for the individual. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the session, learners will be able to: Discuss the legal responsibilities, procedures and duty of care when moving and handling individuals Demonstrate abilities when using equipment in line with individual handling plans Explain and understand biomechanical principles Discuss and demonstrate safer moving and handling principles and techniques Identify and demonstrate the safe use of moving and handling equipment Demonstrate abilities to risk assess and carry out POSRA Recognise unsafe practice and the implementing of safer practices Instructions Please can learners ensure they wear trousers and a full shoe. Learners need to be physically fit and well to undertake the activities for Moving & Handling of People. Directions Complete Training Somerset House, Sandal Castle Centre Asdale Road Wakefield WF2 7JE All training is carried out at our office (Somerset House, map is attached). Please note that we do not provide lunch so you will have to bring your own. Please do not park in the office car park as not all spaces belong to us. There is available parking in Asda and Aldi next door, or the public car park at either side of Square Pizza Amenities Rest Room Fridge on site Parking Toilets

Moving and Handling is so much more than lifting and carrying. Whether we lift, carry, support, push, pull and hold any load then we need to be aware of the correct way to do it. We are only born with one back and we need to look after it. This course will inform you of the legislation surrounding any moving and handling operation, the correct techniques to employ, the process of ergonomics and risk assessing. You should always be safe when moving and handling any load so this course is essential for your health. Course Aims: Explain the theory behind moving and handling Be aware of safe practice using a range of techniques when moving a variety of inanimate loads Manual handling defines “any transporting or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force This includes: Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving Use of mechanical aids, e.g. tr By the end of this module you will be able to: Explain the term manual handling and provide examples Know who to contact Techniques for lifting Techniques for pushing and pulling Carry out manual handling safely Legislation

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