Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling
Intended Audience
This qualification is suitable for all employees to raise their awareness of the risks of unsafe manual handling
practices and for people who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job, e.g. handling
deliveries, parcels and boxes.
It is suitable:
• To raise awareness about the importance of safe manual handling
• As an introduction to those starting work which may involve carrying out manual handling activities
• For those returning to work where manual handling activities may be required
• As safety refresher training
Note: This qualification is a theory-based qualification. Learners who need practical training should complete
Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling
Course Cost
£40 – In Person
Course Duration
Half Day (3Hrs)
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a
minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent.
Overview
Over a half day period, learners will develop a greater awareness of manual handling, including: common manual handling injuries, the safe movement principles, theory of safe manual handling principles and manual handling equipment.
Assessment Methods
- 1 x 15 Multiple Choice Question paper (theory assessment).
Certification
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to a Centre’s Direct Claims Status and any required actions.
Printed certificates are available at an additional cost.