This practical and interactive course is for staff who have been identified as needing to deliver people handling training or support people handling practice in a range of settings including, nursing or residential care as well as peoples own homes.

Disclaimer: Individuals attending this course should have up to date people handling training.

• Understand what we mean by moving and handling
• Understand the principles of safe moving and handling and assisting people to move
• Explore the range of equipment and techniques used for moving and handling and moving of people
• Understand risk assessment in relation to people handling
• Identify legislation and testing required relating to moving and handling and people handling equipment
• Delivering people handling to others and coaching in the workplace
• Understand records relating to training of safe moving and handling

18hrs/3 days

The trainer will carry out an on-going assessment

All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance

The course can be delivered at locations to suit the client or at one of our training venues