Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling Course

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Categories: Manual Handling Training

£90 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 1 day

Trainer: P385IP

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Course Overview
Course Dates

Course Start Time: 09:00*

Course Summary:

The Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling has been accredited by the regulators of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

The Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling is intended as an introduction to moving and handling activities for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training. Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.

Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisites for this qualification.

Validity of Award: This qualification does not expire

Length of Course: Minimum of 6 contact hours.

Course Information:

The qualification covers the following topics:

- Understanding the reasons for safe manual handling
- Understanding how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
- Understanding the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
- Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

Assessment:

This qualification is assessed through a practical examination through the duration of the course by the tutor, followed by a 15 question multiple-choice question examination.

Learners must also practically demonstrate the application of the correct techniques as indicated within the learning outcomes of the unit.

*Course times will be confirmed on your joining instructions which will be sent by the training provider after booking.

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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