CIEH Award in Manual Handling Level 2

Course Description

This qualification, aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control.

To give you maximum flexibility it can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling. Those who need to learn about practical manual handling techniques should stay on for a further half-day training session and assessment to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice

Course Structure

• Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling
• Learn the value of risk assessment and how to apply it
• Make recommendations to manage risks
• Apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees – this includes suitable training. The CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice combines both the theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject and teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities.

Entry Requirements

An interest in Health and Safety regulations.

Candidates are required to bring Photo ID in order that they may take the exam. This can either be a Passport or a Driving License

Course Progression Routes

Candidates may also wish to take:

• CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety in the workplace
• CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Level 2

Course Career Prospects

This award will improve employment opportunities in all industries.

If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.

Specific Course Information Contact

Margaret Dunn, Academic Administrator, 01302 553938 margaret.dunn@don.ac.uk