This qualification is designed to provider learners with the underpinning knowledge to assist and move individuals.

The course is not practical in nature, but is designed as the firm foundation prior to undertaking further practical people handling training.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key concepts of manual handling in relation to assisting and moving individuals.

• Understand the impact of assisting and moving for workers and individuals.

• Understand worker’s own role and roles of others in assisting and moving individuals.

• Understand the requirements for preparing the environment prior to assisting and moving an individual.

•  Understand how to support the individual to prepare before assisting and moving

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