Manual Handling Loads at Work (QNUK Level 2 Award - RQF)

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 half-day and with no practical assessment provides just the knowledge element. This may be more suited to those with existing injuries or those that cannot undertake practical tasks.

Pre-Requisites: This qualification is available to those over 14 years. Candidates should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent

Key Points:

• Regulated qualification
• Written to the Manual Handling Operations guidelines
• 6 Guided learning hours (1 day)
• Recommended to be refreshed every 3 years
• Certificate and qualification card included
• Assessed by multi-choice questions and practical observation

This course has been developed to provide the knowledge and skills to be able to undertake a range of handling operations in the workplace.

• Manual handling injuries
• Employers and employees responsibilities
• Steps of the manual handling risk assessment
• Practical controls
• Safer movement principles
• Equipment requirements
• Individual handling
• Team handling
• Use of equipment

The content has been written to meet guidance from the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Progression route: Learners may progress onto the following qualifications:

• QNUK Level 2 Award in Manual handling Loads at Work (RQF)
• QNUK Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
• QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment (RQF)