Manual HandlingQA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)
Anyone who lifts, carries, pushes or pulls as part of the job.
- Half dayCourse length
- Price on requestDepends on numbers and location
- 3 yearsCertificate validity
- QualsafeAwarding body
Entry requirement: None.
What the course covers
- How the spine gets injured, and why it is usually cumulative
- The Manual Handling Operations Regulations and what they require
- Assessing a handling task before you start it
- Practical technique, using your own loads and equipment
Assessment
Practical observation plus a short assessment.
Who it is for
Anyone who lifts, carries, pushes or pulls as part of the job.
Before you book
None.
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