ICTQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling equips learners with essential knowledge of safe lifting, carrying, and moving practices in workplace environments. It promotes risk awareness, legal compliance, and injury prevention across various industries.
Course Features
This qualification provides a structured introduction to safe manual handling practices, focusing on reducing workplace injuries and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Regulated Level 2 qualification by ICTQual AB
- Workplace-focused manual handling theory training
- Risk assessment and injury prevention principles
- Flexible delivery formats (online or classroom)
- Suitable for multiple industries and job roles
- Assessment-based certification upon completion
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling is designed to develop awareness of safe handling techniques used in everyday workplace tasks. It focuses on reducing injuries caused by incorrect lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of loads, which are among the most common workplace hazards. The course aligns with recognised health and safety principles used across multiple industries including logistics, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Understanding safe manual handling principles
Awareness of workplace hazards and risks
Compliance with health and safety legislation
Importance of correct posture and technique
Use of mechanical aids where appropriate
Contribution to safer workplace culture
What You'll Learn
This course develops essential knowledge required to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively in the workplace.
Understand the principles and importance of safe manual handling
Identify risks and hazards associated with manual handling tasks
Learn safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
Understand risk assessment principles in manual handling
Recognise legal responsibilities of employers and employees
Learn how to reduce and prevent manual handling injuries
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is suitable for individuals working in environments where manual handling tasks are part of daily duties. It is ideal for both new and experienced employees seeking to improve workplace safety awareness.
Warehouse and logistics workers
Construction and site operatives
Healthcare and care support staff
Manufacturing and factory workers
Retail and delivery personnel
Supervisors and team leaders responsible for safety
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Risk Assessment in Manual Handling
Safe Lifting Techniques and Posture
Use of Mechanical Aids and Equipment
Legal Requirements and Workplace Responsibilities
Preventing Injuries and Promoting Safety
Course Requirements
The course has minimal entry requirements and is designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners regardless of prior experience.
Minimum age of 16 years recommended
Basic English literacy and numeracy skills
Assessments
Learners are assessed through structured knowledge-based evaluation methods designed to test understanding of manual handling principles and workplace safety.
Multiple-choice question assessment (MCQ)
Written or online knowledge test
Scenario-based risk identification tasks
Final assessment covering core learning outcomes
Progression
Upon successful completion, learners can progress to higher-level health and safety qualifications or specialised workplace safety training.
ICTQual Level 3 Award in Manual Handling Risk Assessment
ICTQual Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Industry-specific safety and operational training
Supervisory or health and safety support roles
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