Safe Moving and Handling People

Knowing how to move and handle people correctly is vital to providing the utmost Care for your patients and ensures that they are not harmed. It is often the simplest of things that have the most significant effect. This can be from simply rolling a patient from side to side to changing their position from lying on their backs to sitting them up, as in the following example.

This short case shows the importance of handling people correctly and the effects that it can have on their recovery. If you are interested in gaining skills in moving and handling people, this course is quite effective.

If you are looking for a Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF), then you should know that this moving and handling people course is specifically prepared for individuals working in health and social care.

The Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF) is a qualification designed for individuals working in the healthcare and adult care sectors. The course aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to work in various roles in health and adult care settings. The qualification is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and meets the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) requirements.

The course content is specifically linked to the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship standards of Adult Care Workers and Healthcare Support Workers. Therefore, this diploma provides a solid foundation for learners who may wish to progress further in their careers through an apprenticeship program.

The Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF) covers various topics relevant to the healthcare and adult care sectors. These topics include understanding the role of a care worker, communication and interpersonal skills, duty of care, safeguarding and protection, health and safety, and promoting health and wellbeing. Learners will also understand how to provide person-centered care and support for individuals in various settings, such as care homes, hospitals, or the community.

The qualification suits individuals in various roles, such as adult care workers, healthcare assistants or support workers, and personal assistants. The course is designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of learners working in different settings. Additionally, this qualification can be studied part-time, allowing learners to continue working while they learn.

The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF) is suitable for learners working in a wide range of roles in a health and adult care settings. The qualification develops competence therefore learners must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place.

The Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF) is an ideal qualification for individuals new to the healthcare and adult care sectors and wish to gain the essential knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality care and support to individuals in various settings.

Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF)

Course Outline

Learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits.

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (601/7428/6)

• Delivered 100% online
• Program available to UK and International students.

Mandatory Units

• Unit Ref no. K/502/7583 - Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals
• Unit Ref no. L/502/7592 - Select and Use Appropriate Techniques and Equipment When Dealing With Falls
• Unit Ref no. F/502/7587 - Select and Use Appropriate Strategies and Equipment When Assisting and Moving Individuals
• Unit Ref no. A/502/7586 - Moving Inanimate Loads
• Unit Ref no. T/502/7585 - Understanding Assisting and Moving Individuals
• Unit Ref no. T/502/7585 - Dementia Awareness

Assessment

All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by TQUK Ltd. The qualifications are criterion referenced based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
The Assessor judges that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.

Accreditation

This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (601/7428/6)

TQUK is an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation, providing a wide range of vocational qualifications to FE Colleges and private training providers.

TQUK is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales. TQUK offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual and, in some cases, by CCEA Regulation and/or Qualifications Wales, which sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from TQUK, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.

Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee

Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF)

The diploma in care is suitable for anyone seeking a qualification to develop their skills in Health and Social Care Sector.

Progression:

Learners completing the Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF) can progress to:

• TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care
• TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF)

For TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF), learners must fulfil the following requirements:

• There are no specific entry requirements.
• The learner must be aged 16 or above
• Good understanding of ICT
• Learners wishing to study and are non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of English language competency.
• Sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria

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