Courses

Level 2 Moving & Handling

• Duration: 3 Hours

Our accredited Level 2 Moving & Handling course is designed for staff who regularly lift, move, or carry items as part of their work. Incorrect manual handling is a leading cause of workplace injury, and this training helps prevent accidents by teaching safe, practical techniques.

Delivered in person by experienced trainers, the course is interactive and highly practical, giving learners the opportunity to practise correct handling methods in a safe environment. It not only helps staff look after their own wellbeing but also reduces risk to colleagues and service users.

Suitable for all sectors, from construction and warehousing to healthcare and hospitality, the training is accessible to learners of all experience levels. By completing this course, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to approach manual handling tasks safely, protecting themselves and others while meeting workplace health and safety requirements.

Course summary

This course covers the following:

• Moving & handling (Legal Aspects)
• The body and what can and go wrong during manual people handling
• Principles of safe moving & handling
• In-house policy and assessments
• Practical training and competency assessment of various manoeuvres used in the workplace

Course Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
• List legal responsibilities regarding moving and handling
• Explain the consequences of poor moving and handling practice
• Explain body anatomy in relation to moving and handling
• Describe the principles of safe moving and handling
• Demonstrate safe moving and handling practice
• Train others in the safe moving and assisting of individuals within their healthcare working environment
• Lead a practical based group training session on moving & handling