QNUK's Manual Handling Qualifications

Manual handling injuries remain one of the most common workplace injuries. Employers are responsible for ensuring that they reduce the risk of injury to their staff. Training is a key part of that reduction. Our manual handling qualifications have been developed to meet the training requirements outlined in manual handling legislation.

Our manual handling qualifications include the following:

Qualification title: QNUK Level 2 Award In Principles of Manual Handling at Work (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number: 603/0708/0

Description: This is a theory only qualification. This qualification enables candidates to understand the principles of manual handling at work.

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Qualification title: QNUK Level 2 Award In Manual Handling Loads at Work (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number: 603/0709/2

Description: This qualification builds on the principles qualification above and includes practical elements; ensuring you have the skills to handle a range of objects in a safer manner.

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Qualification title: QNUK Level 2 Award In Moving and Handling People (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number:  603/4153/1

Description: This qualification is aimed at those looking for a practical based qualification in the moving and handling of individuals within Health and Social Care and other related sectors

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Qualification title: QNUK Level 3 Award in Manual Handling Risk Assessment (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2074/6

Description: This qualification is aimed at those looking to undertake risk assessments of typical workplace manual handling tasks.

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Qualification title: QNUK Level 3 Award for Moving and Handling Trainers (Emergency Services) (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2076/X

Description: This qualification is aimed at those looking to deliver moving and handling training to those working in the emergency services, typically those working in the Fire and rescue services or ambulance service, however attendees may include military medics.

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Qualification title: QNUK Level 3 Award for Moving and Handling Trainers (Health and Social Care) (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2075/8

Description: This qualification is aimed at those looking to deliver moving and handling training to those working in a health and social care environment; typically trainers working for care and nursing homes.

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