Moving and Assisting for Volunteers – Level 1 – Online 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.

Who is the 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.

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.

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.

Why is 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.