Course Purpose

Description - Overview of Moving and Handling of People & Objects CPD Accredited Course Level 2 ‘CSTF Aligned’

Moving and Handling of People & Objects provides learners with an extensive Moving & Handling skill set so that they can identify how to safely move people, objects and safely use equipment.

We deliver this course at our training academy in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham we only allow a maximum of 6 learners at any time. We feel proud to be able to deliver training to smaller groups as we want to ensure learners experience a personalised and supportive training session allowing the Trainer to provide quality time and individual support.

On completing this course learners will have the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be able to safely Move and Handle People & Objects in their healthcare workplace.

Learner Entry Requirements

Learners require no prior experience.

The physical capability of practical people and objects Moving and Handling.

Accreditation

This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Group and is aligned to the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

Assessment Methods

This course is internally assessed with an Arjo Hoist and equipment. Each learner is required to participate and demonstrate practical activities throughout the course and complete a knowledge test at the end of the course.

The areas covered by this training:

Moving and Handling of People & Objects CPD Level 2 ‘Aligned to the CSTF’

Learning Outcomes:

1) Be able to define the term Manual Handling

2) Understand employers and employees responsibilities, legal obligations under relevant national Health & Safety legislation, the Manual Handling Operation Regulations and local policies and procedures.

3) Identify how to carry out a Risk Assessment and reduce the risk of injury prior to undertaking manual handling tasks

4) Understand the Principles of good back care and the consequences of poor manual handling practice

5) Be aware of the types of equipment, and testing requirements for lifting equipment associated with moving & handling of people safely.

6) Understand the principles of safer moving & handling

7) Be able to demonstrate safe moving & handling of people techniques (Practical Training)

Where the training happens - We deliver this training course at our training room in Birmingham.

Course Duration - Normally 1/2 day.

Certification - On successful completion of the course, attendees will be issued with an accredited certificate.

Travel and Parking:

Our training premises are located by the Jewellery Quarter Train Station which is a 5-minute walk to Hylton Street.

There are various car parks available in the Jewellery Quarter and you can download the apps Ring Go or Parkopedia which will show you available car parking and cost in the area. (Average Parking Cost is £5.50 per day)

Car Parks close by and within walking distance of up to 7 minutes are:

Vyse Street Car Park - 36 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6JY Parking Code: 44750 (18 Spaces) £5.20 for all day.

Off Vyse Street Car Park, Birmingham Parking Code - 33107 £3.50 per day

Birmingham City Council, Jewellery Quarter Multi-Storey Car Park, 102 - 118 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LP (553 Spaces) £5.20 per day

Premier Parking Logistics Ltd, Branston Street, 26 -30 Branston Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN (16 Spaces) - £4.50

Course Cost - As shown on Eventbrite

The course price includes Refreshments, Resources and Certification.

Moving and Handling of People & Objects Level 2 Accredited Course