The most valuable asset of any company is the employee. Accordingly, business management, no matter how large or small, has both moral and legal responsibilities to assure the health and safety of those employed by any company as well as non-employees.

​

The law states that employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate training for all individuals who perform manual handling tasks as part of a work-related role no matter how regular or infrequent when there exists a potential for risk. This is law is particularly important considering that over a third of all work injuries are related to incorrect manual handling.

​

Intended Audience

The Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) in the workplace is a nationally recognised and regulated qualification designed to provide all employees with an increased awareness of the risks and roles involved with the manual handling of various objects. This course is ideal for anyone who might be required to lift or move various objects within the work environment. It is, however, not intended for persons who routinely lift objects as part of their job such as warehouse workers or delivery drivers.

 

Course Overview

During this half day course, learners are taught the key principles of safe manual handling and how to apply such knowledge to their workplace. Additionally, they will also practice a wide range of techniques assuring proficiency which will be applied to their work setting.

​

Please note: This course does not offer the same scope or detail as the Level 2 Award in “Safe Moving & Handling” (RQF) which is designed for individuals who regularly lift objects as part of their job description.

Assessment Methods

There is 1 theory assessment in the form of multiple choice (MCQ theory assessment) conducted at the end of the course as well as continuous formative assessment throughout the course.

​

A failure to successfully complete this course seldom occurs, and every effort is made by each instructor to assure a successful understanding of the course material is achieved. However, if a student fails to successfully complete any module of the course, remediation is offered.