Level 2 Principles of Manual Handling

The Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling is a nationally recognised qualification designed to provide learners with essential knowledge about safe manual handling practices. This course is ideal for employees across a wide range of sectors, including warehousing, retail, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and construction, where manual handling tasks are part of daily operations.

Although this qualification does not include practical lifting training, it lays the theoretical foundation needed to understand the risks involved in manual handling and the steps that can be taken to reduce them.

Who Should Take This Course?

• New or existing employees involved in manual handling activities
• Employers looking to improve workplace health and safety
• Anyone seeking a better understanding of safe lifting techniques and legal responsibilities

Course Content

The course covers key topics such as:

• The definition and types of manual handling tasks
• The risks associated with manual handling and common injuries
• The responsibilities of employers and employees under manual handling regulations
• Principles of risk assessment and how to reduce risks
• Best practices for handling loads safely using proper technique and posture

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Understand the importance of safe manual handling
• Be aware of the injuries and long-term health effects linked to poor handling techniques
• Know how to identify manual handling risks in the workplace
• Be familiar with control measures and proper handling techniques to minimise risk

Assessment Method

Assessment is typically completed via a short multiple-choice test at the end of the training session.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners should have a basic understanding of English.

Progression Opportunities

Upon completion, learners may progress to:

• Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (includes practical elements)
• Other workplace health and safety qualifications
• Enhanced responsibilities in health and safety roles

The Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling that covers the basic principles of manual handling such as manual handling equipment and common manual handling injuries.