Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

This 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

Level 2

Highfield Qualifications


To complete this qualification, learners should expect to undertake 10 hours of guided learning.



Training Benefits


Awarding body regulated trainers

Training times available to suit your business

State-of-the-art training facilities and equipmen

Know your training is viewed as the best in the business

Officially recognised certificates

Your Company will be a safer place to work


Course Details


Entry requirements:

• There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.

• This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 14+.


Upon completion of this Manual Handling course, you will have passed the following units:


Unit 1 - Manual handling safety at work.



Qualification Outcomes

You will receive a Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)certificate.


In line with industry guidance, after 3 years it is recommended that they sit the course again.


Training also includes how to:

Unit 1


• Understand the reasons for safe manual handling.

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

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

• Be able to apply safe manual handling principles.


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