This Level 2 Regulated Course teaches you all about the reasons why safe moving and handling is necessary.
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The Manual Handling Operations Regulations do not set any weight limits for lifting and carrying loads and amendments in 2002 now require employees to have an adequate or appropriate knowledge or training in order to make assessments to judge whether safe moving is possible. The regulations apply to almost all work environments from offices to care homes and factories. There are different risks associated with different sectors and this accredited qualification offers learning outcomes which are suitable for all. 

The qualification includes:

  • The reasons for safe moving and handling
  • The importance of risk assessment
  • The principles of safe manual handling
  • The safe application of manual handling skills

The qualification provides an effective means of ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities and understand the principles of the safe moving and lifting of loads.

Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a formally recognised regulated qualification. If you require funding, a regulated qualification is often required. Phone us and we can advise if needed. If you choose our course leading to a regulated qualification, there are additional assessment criteria to be undertaken with an instructor and a small extra certification charge.

Regulated Qualification Details
Course Title: TQUK Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)
QAN: 601/1993/7
Level: 2
Credit Value: 2
TQT: 10
The Register of Regulated Qualifications
TQUK Qualification Specification
  • Nurses
  • Medical Staff
  • Care Workers
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Managers
  • Employees
  • Logistics Companies
  • Organisations that require moving objects

This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Introductory Manual Handling Training
    • Manual Handling Regulations
    • LOLER Regulations
    • PUWER Regulations
    • Guidelines for Manual Handling
    • How and Why we Lift Correctly
    • Manager's Duties
  • Lifting Safety
    • Assessing Risks
    • Assessing the Individual Move
    • Your Spine
    • Anatomy of an Injury
    • When an Accident Occurs
    • Slips, Trips, and Falls
    • Workstation and VDU safety
  • Moving and Lifting Objects
    • Intro to Box Lifting
    • Single Person Lift
    • Two Person Lifting
    • Working Together
    • Moving Unusual Objects
    • Odd-Shaped Objects
    • Pushing and Pulling
  • Lifting Aids
    • Using Lifting Aids
    • Motorised Lifting Aids
    • Conveyor Belts
    • Pallet Truck
    • Sack Truck
    • Trolley

Learning Outcomes
1      Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
1.1   Outline the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling
1.2   Outline employers and employees duties relating to manual handling at work
1.3   Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work
2     Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
2.1  Explain the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work
2.2  Outline the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment
2.3  Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling
3     Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
3.1  Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling
2.2  Outline the types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks
2.3 Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment
4    Be able to apply safe manual handling principles
4.1 Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when;
a. applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own
b. when using manual handling aids and equipment
c. when undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team

What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.

What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?

SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.

Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?

Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate.  You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.

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Are your courses Endorsed?

Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.

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