CIEH Principles of Manual Handling Certificate

Summary:

Health and safety training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. Reflecting sector-specific needs these safety qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards. It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively. This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace. In line with this demand, the CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) Level 2 Award in the Principles of Manual Handling has been designed to address the health & safety needs of all sectors.

Course Code: H2789 Course Length: ½ Day (3 Hours) Entry Requirements:

No formal entry requirements

Core Skills:

This qualification covers the following topics:

• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Assessment:

Multiple Choice Exam

Full Description:

2012/13 Proposed Course Dates are as follows, 9am - 12noon:

• Thursday 22/10/2012
• Wednesday 6/2/2013

Please note that these dates are preliminary and as such subject to changes, postponements or cancellations at City College Norwich’s discretion.

For more information on this or any other short courses please phone the Advice Shop on 01603 773773, alternatively email: information@ccn.ac.uk

Alternatively, if you are an employer interested in this course, or any other training for yourself or your employees, please contact the Employer Partnerships Team on Freephone: 0800 328 3616 or email : employerpartnerships@ccn.ac.uk.

City College Norwich is proud to be one of only 8 colleges nationwide to receive National Skills Academy Hospitality Status, providing access to consistent, high quality training for the hospitality industry.

Course fee: £45.00 per Delegate

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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