Manual-Handling Qualifications

This periodic training is aimed at all existing bus, coach and lorry drivers, who have acquired a licence and have to undertake 35 hours of training every 5 years to ensure their Driver CPC is current and they hold a Drivers Qualification Card (DQC).

This qualification will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those working in areas/sectors where the assistance and movement of people is part of their role. The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.

The qualification is suitable for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in the movement of people safely, as well as being a suitable qualification for safety refresher training. This qualification covers the safe moving and handling principles for both objects/load and the assistance of moving people.

The course is a great way to improve manual handling awareness, especially for managers, supervisors, and employees who dont perform significant manual handling (for example office workers), and as a refresher to those who have previously received a trainer led manual handling course.

The ideal course for the person with no formal training in manual handling techniques. Applicants must be physically and mentally capable of conducting the full range of manual handling operations within your operation. If in doubt medical consultation is advised.

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Loads at Work (RQF) 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 day.

The assessment includes practical elements as well as the knowledge element found in the QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling at Work.

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling at Work(RQF) 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.

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) qualification has been specifically designed for all employees to help raise their awareness of the risks associated with unsafe manual handling practices. It is also ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes

Owing to the practical nature of this course a basic level of general fitness is required. Delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline.

Any personnel who are involved in manual handling and lifting at work, or have to train and assess those who are involved in manual handling in the workplace. If you are responsible in any way for the health and safety of people at work then you should attend this course.

Owing to the practical nature of this course a basic level of general fitness is required. Delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline.

This course will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those working in areas/sectors where the assistance and movement of people is part of their role. The objective of the course is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.

The course is suitable for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in the movement of people safely. This course covers the safe moving and handling principles for both objects/load and the assistance of moving people.

This course is is suitable for staff involved in the education and teaching of others in a wide variety of environments, attendees on this course include:

Somerset County Council Occupational Therapists

University of the West of England Course Lecturers

Care UK

Milestones Trust

North Bristol Trust

Star College

Domiciliary Care Providers

United Healthcare Bristol

Children’s Hospice South West

Able Care Homes