ICTQual Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely
The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely develops essential knowledge and practical skills for safe assistance and movement of individuals in care settings, focusing on dignity, risk assessment, equipment use, and safe handling practices.
Course Features
This qualification provides structured training in safe moving and handling principles for care and support environments, combining theory and practical application aligned with regulated health and social care standards.
- Nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Focus on dignity, safety, and risk reduction
- Practical and theory-based assessment structure
- Covers manual handling and people-moving techniques
- Designed for health and social care roles
- Supports workplace safety compliance
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and competence required to assist in the safe movement of individuals within care and support environments. It focuses on reducing the risk of injury to both the person being moved and the caregiver through safe handling practices and risk awareness.
Understanding safe manual handling principles
Awareness of risks associated with moving individuals
Importance of dignity, respect, and person-centred care
Use of equipment and assistive devices
Application of personal handling plans
Compliance with workplace health and safety procedures
What You'll Learn
This course helps learners build the knowledge and practical understanding required to safely support individuals who require assistance with movement and positioning.
Understand risks and injuries related to incorrect moving and handling
Apply safe manual handling and people-moving techniques
Conduct basic risk assessments for moving individuals
Understand the role of personal handling plans
Use equipment safely for moving people
Maintain dignity, safety, and communication during handling
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is intended for individuals working in or entering health and social care environments where assisting people with mobility is required.
Care assistants and support workers
Healthcare assistants and nursing staff
Home care and domiciliary carers
Hospital and clinical support staff
Rehabilitation and support service workers
Individuals entering the care sector
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Moving People Safely
Course Requirements
There are no strict formal entry requirements; however, learners should have basic literacy and communication skills suitable for training and assessment in a care environment.
Basic literacy and communication skills
Ability to participate in practical activities
Assessments
Assessment is based on both theoretical understanding and practical competence in safe moving and handling practices.
Multiple-choice knowledge examination
Practical demonstration of moving techniques
Risk assessment and scenario-based evaluation
Portfolio or observed competency assessment
Progression
This qualification supports progression into higher-level health and social care training and employment roles involving patient or client care responsibilities.
ICTQual Level 3 health and social care qualifications
Advanced moving and handling training
Employment in care and healthcare support roles
Specialised mobility and rehabilitation training
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