Can training be scheduled on weekends?

Yes, we offer training seven days a week to ensure we can fit into your care home’s schedule without interrupting your vital services.

Can we host the training at our venue?

Absolutely! We can conduct training on-site at your restaurant, hotel, or event venue to ensure minimal disruption to your operations. Alternatively, you can join one of our open courses at our training centres, or other locations across the UK.

How do you customise the training programmes?

Our training follows HSE recommendations and can be tailored to your specific workplace needs. If certain injuries or incidents occur frequently in your environment—such as burns or workplace accidents—we can focus on these areas to ensure your team is prepared. By customising the training to address real risks, we help ensure your staff are confident, competent, and fit for the workplace.

What does a typical training day look like?

Each session runs from 0900 to 1600hrs and includes a mix of lecture-based learning and practical exercises, all conducted at your location. This format is designed to maximise learning retention and empower your staff to apply their skills immediately.

What if our budget is limited?

We provide a range of training options to accommodate different budgetary needs. Let us know your budget, and we’ll tailor a programme that ensures compliance and quality without overstretching your finances.

What if we need training for a large workforce?

No problem! We can accommodate large groups with on-site training, and we offer discounts for group bookings. We bring all the necessary equipment, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Level 1 Safeguarding Aligned with The Core Skills Training Framework

Refresher Training Recommended Every 3 Years

Level 1 Safeguarding Aligned with The Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF)

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Duration:3 hours

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£720.16+ VAT for up to 12 delegates

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Ofqual Regulated

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Certificate valid 3 years

The course is designed for professionals who assist and move individuals as part of their role. This Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification equips participants with the theoretical and practical skills needed to ensure safe handling practices that maintain the health, safety, and dignity of both the caregiver and the individual being moved.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, participants will:

Understand the risks of improper manual handling and ways to mitigate them.
Learn to assess and plan handling tasks effectively.
Be equipped with the skills to perform safe manual handling practices using aids or as part of a team.
Maintain dignity and personal safety during all handling activities.

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Syllabus:

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Introduction to Manual Handling

Participants will understand the importance of safe manual handling practices, highlighting how proper techniques can reduce workplace injuries. The session will cover statistics and consequences of improper handling, emphasizing the impact on both individuals and organizations. Additionally, learners will explore the legal responsibilities for employers and employees in ensuring safe manual handling environments.

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Anatomy and Movement Mechanics

The course provides an overview of the anatomy of the spine, explaining its structure and vulnerabilities. Participants will also learn about the mechanics of movement and their impact on safety, focusing on how improper techniques can lead to injuries.

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Risk Assessments and Personal Plans

Participants will gain skills in identifying risks in manual handling, allowing them to pinpoint potential hazards in various scenarios. The session will also teach them how to develop personal handling plans tailored to specific tasks and individuals.

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Principles of Safe Movement

The course emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal safety, health, and dignity during manual handling tasks. It also provides guidance on avoiding unsafe manoeuvres, ensuring that tasks are carried out effectively and without unnecessary risk.

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Practical Skills Application

Through hands-on training, participants will practice solo and team-based moving techniques, ensuring they are prepared for various situations. They will also learn the use of aids and equipment to enhance safety and efficiency, as well as procedures for emergency handling when situations deviate from planned scenarios.

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Equipment Use and Maintenance

This section focuses on selecting the right equipment for specific tasks, ensuring that participants understand the tools available to them. It also covers the importance of testing, maintenance, and compliance requirements to keep equipment in safe working condition.

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Flexible and Tailored Training Solutions

We know your organisation’s day-to-day activities are important, which is why this 1/2 day course is designed to fit around your schedule. Our trainers can deliver the course on-site, at a time and location that works best for you, ensuring minimal disruption to your team.

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High-Quality, Practical Training

Our course integrates up-to-date materials and interactive teaching methods to ensure an engaging and effective learning experience.

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On-Site at your Location:

We’ll come to your premises anywhere in Bristol, the South West, or across the UK. If your team finds it easier to train on-site, we make it happen.

Certification, Regulatory Compliance and Excellence

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF), an Ofqual-regulated qualification. Refresher training is recommended every 3 years to keep your team’s knowledge and skills up to date.

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Why Partner With Passion First Aid?

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of injuries sustained would not have required hospital treatment had there been a first aider available to provide immediate treatment.

At Passion First Aid, we focus on more than just providing training; we offer tailored programmes that meet your organisation’s specific needs. With our Moving and Handling Principles course, you can be confident that your staff will gain the essential knowledge to perform manual handling tasks safely, reducing the risk of injury in your workplace.

Minimised Disruption

Training is delivered on-site, allowing staff to continue their responsibilities with minimal interruption.

Tailored Content

Our course content is customised to address the specific manual handling challenges your team faces.

Ongoing Partnership

We are committed to providing continuous support, offering resources and guidance as your manual handling needs evolve.

With Passion First Aid, you can ensure your team is well-equipped with the principles of safe manual handling, reducing injuries and enhancing workplace safety.

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