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CIEH Level 2 Award in the Principles of Manual Handling
CIEH Level 2 Award in the Principles of Manual Handling and Practice
Course Summary
| Course Titles: | Level 2 Award in the Principles of Manual Handling (half day course) Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles and Practice (full day course) |
| Syllabus | > Level 2 Award in the Principles of Manual Handling (half day course) > Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles and Practice (full day course) |
| Course Reference: | IHS12 |
| Discipline: | Health & Safety |
| Accrediting Organisation: | CIEH |
| Course summary: | This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces hazards, risks and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It is delivered in two parts. Part 1 - Principles - This section covers the theory of manual handling which includes the risks and hazard associated with these activities as well as the controls and principles of safer lifting. (This is assessed seperately) Part 2 - Practice. This part enables candidates to have the oppurtunity to practise and be assessed on their competence to carry out a variety of manual handling techniques. Successful completion of both parts enable the candidates to achieve the second award. |
| Difficulty: | Level 2 Health & Safety qualification |
| Location: | Client's preference, nationwide |
| Upcoming course dates: | At client's request |
| Duration: | The programme is designed to be delivered as a half day course for the principles course or as a full day for the principles and practice course. |
| Fee: | Price upon request |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling: Course details
Introduction
Principles of Manual Handling is a stand-alone level 1 qualification, which complements the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety programme. It is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.
Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors. The qualification is not intended
to train students to carry out manual handling assessments nor to provide detailed training on handling techniques.
While this unit of study can be delivered as a stand-alone qualification and there are no specific pre-requisites, it is strongly recommended that students should already hold the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety.
Suitable for: all employees that carry out manual handling tasks.
CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling: Course objectives
Topic areas covered :
- The process of manual handling in the workplace.
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them.
- Manual handling assessment and control options.
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
Exam Format
No formal format. Course appraisal forms will be issued, and managers are advised to supervise employees following the training
CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling: Course content
By the end of the programme the student will be able to:
- explain what is meant by the term 'manual handling' and give examples;
- explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples;
- state the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context;
- demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments;
- demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
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