Safeguarding & safety
Moving, Lifting and Handling
Moving and lifting things are everyday tasks that are often taken for granted, but when done incorrectly can lead to serious injuries. As a foster carer, you may be wondering why this course is relevant to you.
What you will learn
- The importance of proper moving and handling.
- How to conduct a risk assessment using the TILE method.
- How to correctly move, lift and handle objects or children Note.
- While this course briefly touches upon equipment used to carry or move children with hindered mobility, this is not the primary topic of this course and will not qualify you to use this specialised equipment.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.