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TQUK Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF)

Essential Training for Safe Manual Handling in Care and Support Settings

✅ Why Choose This Course?

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to move people safely, reducing the risk of injury in care and support environments. It's ideal for healthcare professionals, carers, and anyone responsible for the safe handling and movement of individuals.

Key Benefits:

  • Understand the principles of safe manual handling

  • Learn to assess risks and apply safe techniques

  • Gain practical experience with equipment like hoists and slings

  • Comply with health and safety regulations

  • Enhance the safety and dignity of individuals in your care

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📘 Course Overview

 

Duration: 1 day (6–7 hours)
Maximum Participants: 12
Qualification Validity: 3 years
Assessment: Practical demonstrations and theory quiz
Delivery Options: Available at our training centre or on-site at your location

📚 What You Will Learn (Curriculum)

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:​

👥 Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anyone who has a responsibility for safely moving or handling people in their workplace, particularly in care, health, or support settings. Ideal participants include:

  • Healthcare assistants, support workers, and carers

  • Nurses and allied health professionals

  • Social care staff and residential care workers

  • Physiotherapists and occupational therapists

  • Volunteers or staff in community or charity care settings

  • Anyone responsible for assisting, lifting, or transferring people safely

💷 Pricing & Group Bookings

Discounts for Group Bookings

  • Standard Rate: £[Insert Price] per person

  • Group Discounts: Available for bookings of 4 or more participants

  • What's Included: All training materials, certification, and trainer fees

  • Booking: Contact us to schedule your course or request a quote

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do I need prior manual handling experience?
No, this course is suitable for beginners and those renewing their skills.

 

How long is the certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for 3 years. We recommend refreshing your skills annually.

 

What should I bring?
Bring photo identification, comfortable clothing, pen & paper.

 

What if I can’t attend / need to cancel?
Our cancellation policy: here, or contact us for re-scheduling.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Very informative professional but friendly with it. Will be booking further courses in the very near future.

Paediatric First Aid

She was really a good trainer who clarified all things nicely

Medication Administration 

exellelent trainer and i enjoy her class. for me it`s 10/10
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