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CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles and Practice
Who needs this qualification?
More nurses and carers suffer handling injuries each year than any other workers. Yet the moving of people is fundamental to the work of a care home. This Level 2 qualification is aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, introducing candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available.
The course is directed at those handling residents in Residential and nursing care homes but is also appropriate for all employees who handle, boxes, mail and packages including both industrial and office workers.
Topics covered:
Ø The process of manual handling
Ø Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
Ø Manual handling assessment and control options (including the use of a range of equipment )
Ø Responsibilities imposed by the manual handling operations regulations
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
v Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling
v Learn the value of risk assessment and how to apply it
v Make recommendations to manage risks
v Apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks
Duration: Half-day program (Principles)
One-day program including practical session (Principles and Practice)
Assessment: Multiple choice examination (Principles)
Multiple choice examination and practical assessment (Principles and Practice)
Ofqual Accredited: Yes – Principles and Practice only
Ofqual Qualification reference: 500/5516/1
Prerequisite: None
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