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QNUK Level 2 Award in Manual Handling of Loads at Work

Overview

This qualification develops the skills, knowledge and understanding on hazards and controls related to manual handling. It is aimed at those individuals in the workplace or those seeking to enter the workplace where skills and knowledge of manual handling is required.

Outcomes / Objectives of the Course:

– Understand the reasons for safer manual handling
– Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
– Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

Be able to apply safer manual handling principles including:

– Applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own
– Using manual handling aids and equipment
– Undertaking a manual handling tasks as part of a team

Duration

1 Day

Max Number

12

Accreditation Options

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Suitable For

those at work that require an understanding of the hazards associated with manual handling and how these can best be avoided. The programme is typically delivered over a day. The assessment includes practical elements as well as the knowledge element found in the QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling at Work.

Prerequisites

  • Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.

    Learners will undertake some manual handling tasks as part of the assessment for this qualification; therefore, so they must be physically capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.

Teaching Methods

  • – Theoretical training and assessment
    – Practical training and assessment

Price

from £138.00 + VAT Per Person

This qualification is for those at work that require an understanding of the hazards associated with manual handling and how these can best be avoided. The programme is typically delivered over a day. The assessment includes practical elements as well as the knowledge element found in the QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling at Work.

  • 16 September
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 28 September
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 12 October
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 04 November
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 27 November
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 11 December
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 23 December
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
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Description

This qualification will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to support individuals carrying out manual handling of loads in the workplace.


Outcomes / Objectives of the Course:

  • Understand the reasons for safer manual handling.
  • Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety.
  • Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety.
  •  Be able to apply safer manual handling principles including:
    • Applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own.
    • Using manual handling aids and equipment.
    • Undertaking a manual handling tasks as part of a team.

Candidates will receive a QNUK Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Loads at Work. - Recommended refresher every 3 years.

 

Prerequisites

Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.

Learners will undertake some manual handling tasks as part of the assessment for this qualification; therefore, so they must be physically capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.

Exam Information

  • Theoretical training and assessment
  • Practical training and assessment

Dress Code

No PPE required, however candidates should wear sensible clothing as practical work is involved.

Materials Required

Candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline.

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:

  • A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
  • A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date
  • A photographic employee ID card 
  • A photographic ID card from an awarding body (e.g. IPAF, RTITB, NPORS)

If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

Length of Qualification

Recommended refresher every 3 years.

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