ICTQual Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely

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

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

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

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

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

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

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