Introduction to the Qualification: The TQUK Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual. It as supported by Proskills at the time of development.
Qualification Purpose: TQUK Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to apply safe manual handling principles.
This qualification is intended for learners wanting to undertake training or to further develop their knowledge and/or skills in this subject area. The objectives of the qualification include:
Entry Requirement: There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level one in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 years and above.
Progression: Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Structure: Learners must achieve 2 credits from the mandatory unit.
Total Qualification Time: This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes.
Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning.
Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 20 hours.
Guided Learning Hours: These hours are made up of all real time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training.
GLH for this qualification is 10 hours.
