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    eLearning
    Safety and Wellbeing

    Moving and Handling of People for Care Workers in the Independent Care Sector

    Welcome to the 

    Moving and Handling of People for Care Workers in the Independent Care Sector course information page.

    LEARNING AIM(S):

    This course aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to use safe moving and handling techniques whilst working with Service Users in a residential setting and in the community.

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Apply the relevant Health and Safety legislation.
    • Identify vulnerability to injury when carrying out moving and handling tasks.
    • Carry out risk assessments.
    • Use hoisting and moving and handling aids effectively.
    • Undertake moving and handling manoeuvres and techniques appropriately.
    • Able to use the raizer effectively and understand associated risks

    DURATION:
    1 Day
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    Pre-requisites

    • The eLearning course Moving and Handling of People in Adult Social Care - Module A - Essentials Module must be completed a maximum of 3 months prior to attending the practical course. 
      Prior to the practical course, learners must complete the Health Questionnaire for Practical Courses (SCA P1) with their Supervisor / Manager. The Supervisor / Manager will then forward the completed form and, if applicable, the Health Needs Assessment to ascleader@eastriding.gov.uk. Failure to do so can prevent you from taking part in the course.

    • To be able to access the pre-requisite elearning, you must have an ASCLeadER account. If you don't already have an account go to Create New Account on the Login Page

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    What do I need to provide for the first session?

    This course will be delivered in a physical classroom.

    You should be physically able to perform the practical tasks involved in this course, if you have any concerns or queries you need to discuss them with your supervisor or Manager before attending the course.

    You MUST wear appropriate flat footwear with toes covered and no heels – in line with those worn when carrying out your caring role. Failure to do so will prevent you from attending and you will be turned away.

    You must have clean, short, fingernails which are free from nail products including artificial nails. Failure to do so will prevent you from attending and you will be turned away.

    How will I be taught?
    You will be taught by an experienced trainer and will take part in a range of activities including demonstrations, group and individual work This is a practical course where you will learn and demonstrate the knowledge and skills of moving and handling people. You will be assessed carry out moving and handling of people techniques and equipment / aids in a safe and effective manner. 

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    Dates of training

    • Classroom (KS IINTC05115) - 08/07/2025 - 09.00 to 16:00 (Planned)

    • Classroom (KS INTC05116) - 30/09/2025 - 09.00 to 16:00 (Planned)

    • Classroom (KS INTC05117) - 17/11/2025 - 09.00 to 16:00 (Planned)

    • Classroom (KS INTC05118) - 05/01/2026 - 09.00 to 16:00 (Planned)

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    Booking onto the training

    To book onto the course please fill out the following form. Only one form will be accepted per person. 

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    eLearning Module

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    Health Questionnaire