ICTQual Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders

Learning Objectives

Learning Outcomes for the Study Units:

1. Introduction to Moving and Handling

• Understand the Importance of Safe Moving and Handling: Participants will grasp the critical role of proper techniques in preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of both handlers and individuals being moved.
• Familiarize with Relevant Legislation and Guidelines: Participants will be able to identify and apply key health and safety legislation and organizational policies related to moving and handling.

2. Risk Assessment

• Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Participants will learn to systematically identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures before undertaking any moving and handling activity.
• Apply Risk Assessment Frameworks: Participants will be adept at using standard risk assessment tools and frameworks in various scenarios.

3. Anatomy and Physiology

• Understand Basic Anatomy and Physiology: Participants will gain knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system, focusing on how different parts of the body are affected by movement and handling.
• Recognize the Impact of Poor Handling: Participants will identify common injuries resulting from improper moving and handling techniques and understand how to prevent them.

4. Safe Handling Techniques

• Master Manual Handling Techniques: Participants will demonstrate proficiency in various manual handling techniques, including lifting, transferring, and repositioning individuals safely.
• Utilize Handling Aids and Equipment: Participants will learn to appropriately select and use handling aids and equipment, such as hoists and transfer boards, to facilitate safe movement.

5. Practical Skills Development

• Demonstrate Practical Handling Skills: Participants will practice and refine their moving and handling techniques under supervision, ensuring they can apply these skills confidently in real-world settings.
• Receive and Act on Feedback: Participants will improve their techniques based on constructive feedback from trainers.

6. Communication and Person-Centered Care

• Enhance Communication Skills: Participants will develop effective communication strategies to interact with individuals being moved, ensuring clarity and sensitivity.
• Implement Person-Centered Care: Participants will apply principles of person-centered care, respecting the dignity, preferences, and autonomy of individuals during moving and handling activities.

7. Emergency Situations

• Manage Emergency Situations: Participants will learn techniques for safely moving individuals in emergencies, such as during evacuations or medical crises.
• Develop Contingency Plans: Participants will create and implement contingency plans to handle emergencies effectively.

8. Health and Safety Practices

• Promote Personal Safety: Participants will understand how to protect themselves from injury during moving and handling tasks by applying ergonomic principles and safe practices.
• Implement Health and Safety Measures: Participants will establish and maintain health and safety measures in their working environment.

9. Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Understand Legal Responsibilities: Participants will identify their legal responsibilities and those of their employers in ensuring safe moving and handling practices.
• Apply Ethical Principles: Participants will integrate ethical principles into their practice, including obtaining consent, maintaining confidentiality, and respecting individual rights.