QNUK - Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Loads at Work course syllabus.

Category: Manual-Handling

Level: Beginner

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Loads at Work (RQF) qualification provides knowledge and skills for those in the workplace, or those entering the workforce on the hazards and controls related to manual handling.

This is a qualification that indicates an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employers.

This qualification comprises a single unit.

Guided learning hours (GLH) = 6

Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 6

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.

Learning outcome Assessment Criterion

Understand the reasons for safer manual handling

Identify the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handing

Outline employers and employees responsibilities relating to manual handling at work

Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work

Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety

Define the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work

State the steps related to undertaking a manual handling risk assessment

Select appropriate risk controls for common manual handling hazards

Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling

Select appropriate equipment to be used for manual handling tasks

Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment

Be able to apply safer manual handling principles

Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when;

applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own

using manual handling aids and equipment

undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team

There is a single multiple choice question paper. Learners must achieve a minimum of 70% to pass.

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

Candidates should be physically capable of undertaking practical elements