Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling This course is suitable for attendees from land-based or maritime workplace environments. This qualification will introduce learners to moving and handling activities required for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training. The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.

Description

Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

This course is suitable for attendees from land-based or maritime workplace environments.

This qualification will introduce learners to moving and handling activities required for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training. The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.

 

Course Content:

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.

SeaRegs run this course with lots of practical exercises to demonstrate and practice safe moving techniques.

If learners are coming from a maritime environment we also ensure that we discuss the requirements of Manual Handling in the maritime environment, such as use of lines, winches, working overside etc and the guidance given in the Code of Safe working practices.

Courses are non-residential, so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations. 

 

Assessment

Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills across the qualification syllabus and achieve a minimum pass mark.
The assessment is in two parts:
1) a multiple-choice question examination containing 15 questions that must be completed within 30 minutes
2) a practical assessment.

Question papers are marked by Highfield Qualification and results and certification are forwarded by post to the candidate.

 

Assumed Knowledge: None
Duration: 1/2 Day

Costs Include:

  • Refreshments
  • Course Notes Book
  • Equipment Necessary for the Course

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