Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

Why should we train and what are the benefits?

This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in manual handling.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that good manual handling techniques and an understanding of the risks involved, will help to reduce the risk of injuries and long term illness.

The objective of the qualification is predominantly to support a role in the workplace, however may also be suitable for younger learners preparing for employment or wishing to progress onto further learning in a related subject.

Who is it for / requirements?

This operator training course is designed for potential operator’s who haveno previous experience of operating industrial counterbalanced or reach lift trucks rider-operated. Theyshould be over the minimum school-leaving age (except in docks where they must be at least 18 years ofage), they should have a reasonable degree of physical fitness.

Course Programme

Topics include:
• Reasons for safe manual handling
• Manual handling risk assessments principles
• Types of equipment
• Testing requirements
• Manual handling safety

Assessment

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination and a practical examination.

  • 15-question multiple-choice examination that must be completed within 30 minutes. . Successful learners will have to correctly answer at least 9 out of 15 questions or more to achieve a pass.
  • Practical assessment

Venue

  • At our training centres
  • At your site

Awarding Body

Highfield

Qualification Number

501/1772/5

Course Length

10 hours

Additional Information

 

What next?

Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto the:
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely

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