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Train others in the safe movement of people

RoSPA Level 3 Award for Proportionate Safer People Handling Trainers

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

This qualification is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to train others in the safe, proportionate and person-centred movement of people. It places strong emphasis on upholding the rights of individuals receiving care, ensuring their dignity, independence, choice and voice are respected at all times.

The qualification promotes a proportionate care approach, enabling practitioners to make informed decisions that avoid both unnecessary restriction and unsafe practice. Structured to meet legislative requirements and align with current best practice, this course ensures moving and handling is delivered safely, effectively and with respect for each person’s autonomy and outcomes.

What does the RoSPA Level 3 Award for Proportionate Safer People Handling Trainers cover?

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

The purpose of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin the safe movement of people.

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

This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and skills to move people in safe and dignified way.

Unit 3: Deliver an inclusive safer people handling training session

This unit develops learner’s knowledge and skills so they can prepare, deliver and evaluate a safer people handling training session.

How is the RoSPA Level 3 Award for Proportionate Safer People Handling Trainers assessed?

The total qualification time is 35 hours. The qualification is assessed through:

Demonstration of learner's
practical skills

Delivery of a 30-minute training session in a simulated environment

Written assignments

Submission of a written session plan

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Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:

  

Understand safer movement of people

Learn about the importance of safer handling, including current legislation, policies and best practice guidelines, how the process of risk assessment is implemented and how the principles and practices of safe handling contribute to promoting workforce health and safety and the wellbeing of those being moved.

Apply safe practices

Learn how to identify and reduce potential risks before carrying out people handling, and how to apply safer, proportionate practices when supporting individuals to move in a way that promotes safety, dignity and independence.

Training delivery and evaluation

Develop knowledge and skills to prepare, deliver and evaluate an effective, safe and inclusive safer people handling training session.

Benefits of the course

For Employers

  • Improved safety, dignity and independence for service users: Ensure staff provide proportionate care, at the right time, in the right way, in the right environment, using the right equipment
  • Supports organisational culture change: Confidently cascade proportionate handling practice within your organisation, including delivery of the regulated Level 2 Award in proportionate handling
  • 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
  • Improved job satisfaction: Increase the wellbeing and dignity of service users while protecting your own health and wellbeing
  • In-depth knowledge: 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 you 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.

Train others in the safe movement of people - book the RoSPA Level 3 Award for Proportionate Safer People Handling Trainers today.

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