Highfield Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) 501-2290-3

Highfield Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) 15 • demonstrate safe and effective use of a hoist in accordance with manufacturers detailed instructions • demonstrate safe and effective use of any associated slings and other ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturers detailed instructions. Assessment Criteria 4.1c - Demonstrate efficient and safe movement principles when moving a person as part of a team. This assessment is about following the safe and correct principles of supporting or moving people as part of a team and can be completed with or without equipment. Remember the following: − a member of the team must be nominated to be in charge of the move and to call out all instructions − the individual must be informed as to what will happen during the move − all team members must be able to communicate with each other at all times − sufficient space should be available for the whole team to move the individual safely at all times − if possible, team members should be of similar individual capability including build and stature Please note that some employers may view certain equipment to be ‘controversial’, for example handling belts, and so will not use them in their settings. 2 persons • assist sitting to standing (no equipment) • assist standing to sitting (no equipment) • assist to walk (no equipment) • assist sitting to standing – with handling belt • assist standing to sitting – with handling belt • assist to walk – with handling belt • assist to walk with the use of a walking stick • assist to walk with the use of a walking frame • assist into bed – (no equipment) • assist out of bed – (no equipment)