Moving and Handling Refresher Training With Hands on Practice

Get ready to brush up on your moving and handling skills with hands-on practice - it's going to be interactive and fun!

This one-day Moving & Handling Refresher Training course provides learners with an updated, practical understanding of safe moving and handling for staff working across health, social care, and community settings in Wales. The training refreshes essential knowledge and practical skills, ensuring participants continue to work safely, confidently, and in line with current best practice.

The course is fully aligned with the All Wales Moving & Handling Passport, allowing learners to renew or maintain their recognised, transferable passport on successful completion. The refresher focuses on reinforcing safe techniques, risk assessment, and person-centred practice through practical scenarios and discussion relevant to everyday professional roles.

Bespoke refresher sessions or role-specific adaptations can be delivered on request.

What the Training Will Cover

1. Refresher Overview & Responsibilities

• The importance of ongoing safe moving and handling practice
• Individual and organisational responsibilities
• Learning from incidents and changes in practice

2. Legislation, Policy & Best Practice Updates

• Relevant health and safety legislation
• All Wales Moving & Handling Passport standards
• Updates to policies or guidance

3. Risk Assessment Refresher

• Reviewing risk assessment principles
• Task, individual, load, and environment (TILE) considerations
• Adapting practice to changing needs

4. Moving & Handling People – Refresher Practice

• Reinforcing safe techniques
• Supporting movement rather than lifting
• Maintaining dignity, comfort, and person-centred care
• Effective communication during movement

5. Equipment & Aids – Refresher Use

• Safe use of moving and handling equipment
• Pre-use checks and reporting faults
• Reviewing workplace-specific equipment

6. Moving & Handling Inanimate Loads

• Refreshing safe lifting and carrying techniques
• Applying principles to everyday tasks

7. Practical Scenarios & Skills Assessment

• Hands-on practice of key techniques
• Role-relevant scenarios
• Trainer observation and feedback

8. Incidents, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Reviewing accident and incident reporting
• Learning from near misses
• Promoting a positive safety culture

Who Should Attend

• Staff who have previously completed Moving & Handling training
• Health and social care staff
• Support workers and carers
• Residential and domiciliary care staff
• Anyone requiring refresher training to maintain their passport

Outcome

On successful completion, participants will renew or maintain their All Wales Moving & Handling Passport. Learners will leave the refresher training with renewed confidence, up-to-date knowledge, and practical skills to continue working safely, promote dignity, and comply with Welsh legislation and passport requirements.