Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF)

Entry Requirements:

• There are no specific entry requirements however learners must be in a job role appropriate to the chosen units
• A minimum Level 1 Numeracy or Equivalent beneficial
• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 Years old
• IT literate (Internet, Microsoft office)
• Able to understand and interpret course materials
• Self-motivated and willing to complete and achieve

Progression:

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)

TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Structure:

Learners must achieve a minimum of 14 Credits: 10 from the mandatory Units and at least 4 credits from the optional units.

Mandatory Units:

Moving Inanimate Loads Level 2 1 Credit

Select and use Appropriate strategies and Equipment when assisting and moving individuals Level 2 3 Credits

Select and Use Appropriate Techniques and Equipment when dealing with falls Level 2 2 Credits

Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals Level 2 4 Credits

Optional Units

Causes and Spread of infection Level 2 2 Credits

Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management Level 2 Credits

Contribute to health and safety in health and social care Level 4 Credits

Dementia Awareness Level 2 2 Credits

Introductory awareness of sensory loss Level 2 2 Credits

Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan Level 2 4 Credits

Principles of positive risk taking for individuals and disabilities Level 2 2 credits

Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Level 2 3 Credits

Provide support for Mobility Level 2 2 Credits

Provide support for therapy sessions Level 2 2 Credits

The Principles of Infection prevention and control level 2 3 Credits

Understand mental health problems Level 3 3 Credits

Understand physical disability Level 2 2 credits

Understand of supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities  Level 2 4 Credits

Understanding Assisting and moving individuals Level 2 2 Credits

Guided Learning Hours:

This Qualification requires  hours of self study with a 140 hours guided learning.  These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by trainer or tutor. Learners are expected to study and complete aspects of their assessment portfolio in their own time.