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HABC Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

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HABC Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

Key Qualification Facts

As a Training Organisation, This course leads to certification in the Highfield Qualifications Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling.

Qualification Number: 501/1772/5
Learning Aim Reference: 50117725
Credit Value: 2
Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination (15 questions with a minimum standard of 10/15) and practical examination
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 10
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 20

Entry Requirements

In order to complete this qualification, learners are required to:

Be a minimum of 14 years of age.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy/English or equivalent.

Learners must be physically fit to complete this qualification.  There will be practical manual handling activities to be performed to gain the qualification.

- lifting an object from the floor onto a platform/table at waist height (lift from floor)
- moving an object from a platform/table at waist height to a platform/table at waist height 1.5m apart (short distance move)
- moving an object from a platform/table at waist height to the floor (lower to floor)
- carrying a load over a distance of 5m negotiating a 90° turn (carry a load with turn)
- moving a load on equipment designed to be pushed over a distance of 5m, negotiating a 90° turn (push a load with turn)
- lifting an object from the floor which requires more than one person to lift it (team lift)
- carrying an object which requires more than one person to lift it, over a distance of 5m and negotiating a 90° turn (team carry)
- lowering an object which requires more than one person to lift it from a ‘carry’ position to the floor (team lowering)

You should ensure that you are physically able to complete all of these tasks.

Delivery Options

This Qualification is available as a Classroom version. 

How do I book onto the Course?

You can book your place Online or contact us on 07935 095 390

You can also email us at [email protected]

In a hurry?  Why not complete the course online.

Course Cost

Discounts are available for multiple and group bookings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the reasons for safe manual handling.
1.1. Outline the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handing.
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.
3.2 Outline the types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks.
3.3 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) using manual handling aids and equipment;
c) undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team.

- lifting an object from the floor onto a platform/table at waist height (lift from floor)
- moving an object from a platform/table at waist height to a platform/table at waist height 1.5m apart (short distance move)
- moving an object from a platform/table at waist height to the floor (lower to floor)
- carrying a load over a distance of 5m negotiating a 90° turn (carry a load with turn)
- moving a load on equipment designed to be pushed over a distance of 5m, negotiating a 90° turn (push a load with turn)
- lifting an object from the floor which requires more than one person to lift it (team lift)
- carrying an object which requires more than one person to lift it, over a distance of 5m and negotiating a 90° turn (team carry)
- lowering an object which requires more than one person to lift it from a ‘carry’ position to the floor (team lowering).

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  • Education/training
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Volunteer development
  • Women
  • Young people
Tags:
  • online training
  • health and safety
  • Manual Handling
  • employers
  • employees
  • job
  • Qualification
  • Education
  • Trainsafeuk

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Location

Main Street
Moira
BT67 0DS
United Kingdom

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