Highfield - Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling syllabus

Category: Health-and-Safety

Level: Beginner

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) qualification will introduce learners to moving and handling activities required for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training. The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) qualification is aimed at learners who are starting or returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling. It is also suitable for refresher training.

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.

These include reasons for safe manual handling, risk assessments, manual handling equipment and how to apply safe manual handling principles.

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination or learner assessment pack and a practical examination.