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Moving and Assisting for Volunteers

Level 1 | Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download


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Summary

Price
£18.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

The moving and handling of both goods and people are inevitable, particularly for volunteers. However, the different tasks require knowledge and skills because of untrained and uninformed individuals’ risks. It is very costly to both the individual and the nation to carry out moving and handling tasks without the training mentioned earlier.

Entry requirements - No prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims

The aims of this Moving and Assisting for Volunteers e-learning course are to:

  • Understand one’s role and responsibilities during moving and assisting activities.
  • Develop skills for the safe moving and assisting of service users.
  • Realise how to move and assist in safe and friendly ways.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course, the learner will be able to:

  • Outline the responsibilities of a volunteer when carrying out moving and assisting activities.
  • Discuss legislation relevant to moving and assisting.
  • Describe common injuries that can be experienced during moving and assisting processes.
  • Explain the HSE guidelines on moving and handling.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Moving and Assisting for Volunteers E-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

  • Outline an organisation’s responsibilities for promoting a safe environment, including best moving and assisting practices.
  • Explain your responsibilities for ensuring best moving and assisting practices.
  • Identify moving and assisting risk factors.
  • Demonstrate the correct posture for safe moving and assisting practices.
  • Describe the importance of good back care.
  • Explain the importance of good communication and a team approach.

Why is this online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course essential?

This online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course promotes adequate knowledge and skills on the healthy approach to moving and assisting without unnecessary ill repercussions to health and safety, ensuring that learners are aware of both the requirements and risks associated with moving and assisting people safely.

What is covered in this course?

This online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course includes the following:

  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 - Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 - Volunteer responsibilities
  • Chapter 3 - Moving and handling legislation
  • Chapter 4 - Injuries and back care
  • Chapter 5 - HSE Guidelines
  • Chapter 6 - Module summary.

Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course is suitable for all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff, whose role involves moving and assisting activities.

Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

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