Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

Program Summary

This 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 recognize its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.

Learning Outcomes

Outline the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling.
Outline employer’s and employees’ duties relating to manual handling at work.
Outline the consequences of non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work.

Explain the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work.
Outline the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment.
Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling.

Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling.
Outline the types of equipment designed to be used or manual handling tasks.
Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing, and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment.

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.

20 Hours