RoSPA Level 3 Award in Safer People Handling Trainers

What is the RoSPA Level 3 Award in Safer People Handling Trainers?

This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to train others in the safe movement of people. In today's demanding workplace environments, it is crucial to ensure that workers can support and assist people safely, particularly in sectors such as public services and health and social care. This course is structured to meet legislative requirements and align with current best practices in these sectors.

Training Course Methods

In-company

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What does the RoSPA Level 3 Award in Safer People Handling Trainers Course cover?

Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of safe movement of people

This unit focuses on developing learners' knowledge of the principles and practices that underpin the safer movement of people within the workplace

Unit 2: Application of safe practices to the movement of people

Unit 2 builds on the knowledge gained in the first unit, imparting skills related to the application of basic biomechanical principles and safer dignified practices when moving people within a workplace

Unit 3: Deliver an inclusive safer people handling training session

The final unit takes a practical approach to training. Learners gain the expertise required to prepare, deliver and evaluate a safer people handling training session.

Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:

Understand safer people movement

Gain knowledge of principles, legislation and safety awareness, ensuring compliance and prioritising wellbeing in the workplace.

Apply safe practices

Apply biomechanical principles, dignified practices and injury reduction techniques for supporting people, promoting long-term wellbeing.

Training delivery and evaluation

Develop skills for engaging, effective training delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement, becoming a proficient trainer enhancing workplace safety.

Benefits of the course

For Employers

Reduced sickness absence: By providing your employees with the skills and knowledge to assist people safely, the course helps reduce the risk of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders
Tailored training: The course is designed to focus on your specific organisational needs, ensuring that your employees receive training that is directly relevant to their roles and the challenges they face
In-house trainers: Investing in this course helps develop the expertise of your employees, enabling you to have skilled in-house trainers who can continually train and educate your workforce in the safe movement of people.

For Delegates

Confidence and qualification: Completing the course empowers delegates to become confident, motivated and professionally qualified trainers
In-depth knowledge: Delegates acquire in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices in the safe movement of people
Practical skills: The course focuses on practical application, ensuring that delegates can confidently prepare, deliver and evaluate training sessions to support and assist the movement of people.

This course is tailored to meet your needs if you:

✓ Work in an environment supporting the movement of people: If you work in an environment that involves supporting the movement of people, and have a responsibility to provide training, this course is ideal

✓ Want to enhance knowledge and skills: If you wish to improve your understanding and skills in supporting the safe movement of people to actively contribute to creating a safer workplace, enrol now

✓ Want a recognised qualification: If you are looking for a qualification that holds recognition and value in sectors like public services and health and social care, this course is a fitting choice.

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