Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual 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.

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 at least 16 years old.

The agenda for the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual 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

Successful delegates will receive a Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) Course 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 Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) Course are:

• Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)

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