Level 2 Award Moving People Safely

2 1/2 days

This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the movement and assistance of people and is intended as a further development qualification. It is also suitable as refresher training.

This is underpinned by the safe principles of moving and handling but recognises the special skills required when assisting and moving people.

Topics covered
These include the reasons for safe manual handling, risk assessments, equipment, applying safe manual handling and moving people safely principles, personal safety, health and dignity issues and personal handling plans.

Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examinations and practical assessments.

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