The moving and handling of people, many of whom are often frail and incapacitated, continues to be an important part of care and nursing activities.  This course raises the importance of safer handling practice, with learners finding out about the musculoskeletal system, relevant legislation, policies and procedures, risk assessment and the different types of equipment available. 

This course will also help learners to understand their employer’s responsibilities and their own responsibilities in this area.

Mapped to the UK Core Skills Training Framework, the Care Certificate and the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care.