CIEH Level 2 Manual Handling Principles & Practice


Course Title:   CIEH  Manual Handling Principles & Practice

Course Reference:   RSM 04

Course Content:
Part 1 (am) will allow learners to understand the risks associated with manual handling and to make recommendations to manage those risks.

  • Manual handling hazards, risks and controls
  • How manual handling operations can cause injury and harm
  • The scope of legal requirements and where guidance can be found
  • The process for assessing manual handling risks
  • The value of risk assessment and how it applies to safe manual handling practice
  • Manual handling techniques – lifting loads from low levels/working at low levels/lowering from height/pushing loads/pulling loads/carrying/team handling
  • Part 2 will allow learners to apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks.

Cost & Method of Payment:   £145 +VAT per person

Includes examination registration fee and certificate, course workbook.
Group rates available on request (min 5 delegates)
Payment 7 days before course start date

Target Group:

  • Anyone involved in or about to be involved in manual handling activities at work
  • Any supervisor or manager with responsibilities for staff involved in manual handling activities at work.              

Entry Requirements:    None

Enrolment Details:   On-line application

Awarding Body:  Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Qualification: NVQ Level 2 Certificate by multi choice examination & practical assessment


Course Duration:   1 day

Attendance Details:  Full time. 

Start Dates:   As required

Timetable:   Weekdays -   0900 to 1200  1300 to 1600


Course Contact Name:   Don Graham

Course contact numbers:   

Tel:     01723 850177
Fax:    01723 850178
Email:  rsm2@btconnect.com


Venues:   

1.   On client’s site (min 5 delegates)
2.   RSM Hotel:  East Ayton Lodge
3.   Convenient local centre


RSM Venue Facilities:   

1. Off-street car parking
2. Overnight accommodation
3. Disabled access