Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

Introduction

This qualification is an introduction to moving and handling activities for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training.

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.

Course code

SHMH

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer Campus

Duration

1 day, 0900 – 1630
Directed Study is required on top of delivery and the expected time to achieve this qualification is approximately 20 hours.

Price

£120.00

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements

Course Content

Subjects covered include:

the reasons for safe manual handling
manual handling risk assessments principles
types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety.

Assessments

This qualification is assessed in 2 parts.

Part 1: Learning outcomes 1-3 are assessed by multiple-choice question examination. Learners must answer at least 9 out of 15 questions correctly to achieve a pass.

Part 2: Learning outcome 4 is assessed by practical assessment.

Additional funding information

No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.

You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.

And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.

Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.

Are you eligible?

You must meet all of the following criteria

16 years of age or older
Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
Have the right to work and live in the UK.
Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)

AND at least one of the following characteristics: (hyperlink to the definitions)

Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
Armed Forces Veteran
Asylum Seeker
Care Experienced
Caring responsibilities
Childcare needs
Criminal Convictions
Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
Long Term health condition/ illness
No Limited work experience.
Refugee
Substance related conditions
Lack of Transport

If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.

Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant

To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.

Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence: