Course Overview

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling at Work (RQF) is a 4-hour accredited course designed to improve workplace safety and reduce the risks associated with manual handling tasks. Learners gain essential knowledge of safe movement principles, risk assessment, equipment use, and legal responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

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Delivered at our Canberra House training centre in Doncaster or on-site across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Humberside, this short, focused course helps employers meet compliance requirements while equipping staff with practical, relevant skills.

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​​Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Employees in roles involving lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads

• Warehouse, logistics, and production workers

• Care and healthcare staff moving people or equipment

• Construction, retail, and hospitality staff

• Any employee needing an accredited manual handling qualification

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Understand the reasons for safer manual handling

• Identify potential injuries and ill health caused by poor manual handling

• Recognise employer and employee responsibilities

• Understand the consequences of non-compliance with Health & Safety law

Understand manual handling risk assessments

• Define “hazard” and “risk” in the manual handling context

• Outline the steps of a risk assessment

• Select suitable risk controls for common manual handling hazards

Understand principles, equipment, and testing requirements

• Describe safe movement principles and correct lifting techniques

• Select appropriate manual handling equipment

• Understand testing, servicing, and examination requirements for handling and lifting equipment​

Entry Requirements

• Learners must be aged 16+

Course Details

• Location: Doncaster and all surrounding areas 

• Cost: From £29.00pp VAT Group Booking 'on site' at your location

• See our Course Calendar or request a private workplace session.Book Now Email: mail@ertraining.co.uk Telephone:01302 802016 Contact