Our Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) Course provides an extensive understanding of the reasons for safe moving and manual handling, the legal requirements and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to manual handling tasks, and the process of completing risk assessments to reduce the risk of harm.
Delegates also have the opportunity to put learnt manual handling principles into practice through guided manual handling exercises, including moving objects on their own, moving loads using recommended handling equipment, and moving cumbersome loads as part of a team – all in a safe and controlled environment.
This course consists of a training room lecture, presentation, three practical exercises, and a multiple-choice examination.
The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) Course is ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job role, such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes, as well as those who need to demonstrate proof of their knowledge of safe manual handling principles.
Delegates should:
- Have a good understanding of written & spoken English. If delegates have any problems with English literacy or language comprehension, they must bring them to the attention of their employer.
- Be in good health and physically fit, so that they that may take part in the practical exercises.
- Be at least 16 years old.
The agenda for the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) Course includes:
- Potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling
- Employer’s and employee’s duties relating to manual handling at work
- Consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work
- Definitions of ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work
- Carrying out a manual handling risk assessment
- Principles of risk control hierarchies when applied to manual handling
- Safe movement principles associated with manual handling
- Types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks
- Requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment
- Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own
- Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when using manual handling aids and equipment
- Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team
Successful delegates will receive a Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) e-certificate accredited by Qualsafe, valid for a period of 3 years from the course date.
Potential progression routes from the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) Course are:
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Yes. The QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) includes practical elements where learners are required to demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques. These activities are supervised by the instructor to ensure they are carried out correctly and safely, with a focus on reducing the risk of injury and applying best practice in real workplace situations.
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We can offer additional verbal guidance, practical demonstrations, and one-to-one support when attending training courses at one of our training centres. If required, we can also arrange for assistance during written assessments, such as a reader.
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