Manual Handling

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Course Code: Y26W/183

Farming Connect

Certificate provided

Course cost to be confirmed.

TBC

Fully accredited

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Subsidised cost: £18
Develop the practical knowledge and skills needed to carry out manual handling tasks safely, reduce the risk of injury and promote safer working practices.

The course covers the principles of safe manual handling, including recognising common risks, assessing manual handling tasks and using appropriate techniques for lifting, carrying, lowering, pushing and pulling loads. Learners will develop practical knowledge and skills to help reduce the risk of injury and carry out manual handling activities safely in the workplace.

Learners must be registered with the current Farming Connect programme and have access to the Skills Hub using their RPW Online One Login details. Before applying for funding, learners must complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and the mandatory e-learning module ‘Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming’.

Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

Learners may wish to progress to further health and safety training, including risk assessment, workplace safety, IOSH courses or specialist training relevant to manual handling and their working environment.

Learners should wear comfortable, practical clothing and suitable footwear, as the course may include practical manual handling activities and demonstrations. No specialist equipment is required.

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