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

Introduction to the Qualification

Level 2 Certificate in Assisting and Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings (RQF) is regulated by
Ofqual.

Qualification Purpose

The purpose of the qualification is to provide continuous professional development which  contributes to employers’ responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees.  

It helps to meet legal requirements that employees are competent to perform their tasks.  

The qualification is listed by Skills for Care as CPD which ‘supplements employers’ existing  responsibilities for specific duties in accordance with The Management of Health and Safety at Work  Regulations 1999 and The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, (amended 2004).’  

The aim is to develop learners’ knowledge and competence to carry out risk assessments to reduce  risk and to carry out moving and handling tasks safely 

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level one in  literacy and numeracy or equivalent.  

The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:  

• TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care  

Structure

Learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits: 10 credits from the Mandatory units and at least 4  credits from the Optional units.

Mandatroy Units

Title	Unit Ref.	Level	Guided Learning Hours	Credit Value
Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals	K/502/7583	2	28	4
Select and Use Appropriate Techniques and Equipment When Dealing With Falls	L/502/7592	2	14	2
Select and Use Appropriate Strategies and Equipment When Assisting and Moving Individuals	F/502/7587	2	21	3
Moving Inanimate Loads	A/502/7586	2	10	1

Optional Units

Title	Unit Ref.	Level	Guided Learning Hours	Credit Value
Understanding Assisting and Moving Individuals	T/502/7585	2	15	2
The principles of Infection Prevention and Control	L/501/6737	2	30	3
Causes and Spread of Infection	H/501/7103	2	20	2
Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management	R/501/6738	2	20	2
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care	A/601/8574	2	26	3
Contribute to health and safety in health and social care	R/601/8922	2	33	4
Provide support for therapy sessions	D/601/9023	2	14	2
Provide support for mobility	H/601/9024	2	14	2
Understand Physical Disability	L/601/6117	2	19	2
Understand the context of supporting Individuals with learning disabilities	K/601/5315	2	35	4
Principles of positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	K/601/6285	2	20	2
Dementia Awareness	J/601/2874	2	17	2
Introductory awareness of sensory loss	F/601/3442	2	16	2
Understand mental health problems	J/602/0103	2	14	3
Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	3/601/8027	2	26	4