The STA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling is a one-day course covering basic knowledge and skills for people who perform manual handling tasks as part of their daily job role.
The STA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling is designed for people who are involved in carrying out manual handling tasks in their workplace. Learners who successfully complete this qualification will be able to carry out manual handling tasks relevant to their job role and skills can be transferable across a range of industries.
Learners may complete this qualification as a stepping stone to a career in health and safety, alternatively they may undertake this qualification to compliment another role.
The course is comprised of a mixture of theoretical technical knowledge and practical learning to enhance the learner experience. Learners will cover topics including principles of safe lifting, principles of manual handling risk assessments, types of lifting equipment, and testing requirements.
The following unit is covered within this qualification:
The STA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling is tutor-assessed through the completion of:
This course carries a 3-year validity period, learners are encouraged to ensure that they keep up-to-date with industry standards and practice through current industry guidance documents and regular staff training.
The learner is required to complete a new 1-day STA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling course before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
