Course details
Course description
This is a 4 hour course regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to cover the basic principles of manual handling. This theory-based qualification provides candidates with an awareness of safe manual handling practices and the risks of unsafe manual handling. COURSE CONTENT: . Topics include: • Common manual handling injuries • Manual handling laws • Responsibilities of employers and employees • Risk assessments • Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: • Musculoskeletal system • Centre of gravity • Lever system • Theory of safe manual handling principles, including: • Preparing for a lift • Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object • Team manual handling • Manual handling equipment: • Types of manual handling aids and equipment • Maintenance and requirements for testing QUALIFICATION GAINED: Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) SCQF LEVEL: N/A
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course however the individual should have a basic level of English. Must have photographic ID to sit exams.
Course options
Course details
Short course
13th Feb 2024 to 12th Feb 2025
Cost: £75.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
hsc futures ltd
75 London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BP
Course details
Short course
13th Feb 2024 to 12th Feb 2025
Cost: £75.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Brook Street Studios
First Floor, Suite 4A,
60 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 2AB
Course details
Short course
13th Feb 2024 to 12th Feb 2025
Cost: £75.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
HRM HOMECARE
CENTRUM BUSINESS PARK
HAGMILL ROAD
COATBRIDGE
ML5 4XD