Level 1: Safe Moving & Handling

Learning Outcomes

Be able to apply safe manual handling principles:

• 1.1 Demonstrate safe and effective manual handling principles in the following situations:
• Applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own
• Using manual handling aids and equipment
• Undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team.

Assessment

Qualification is assessed:

• The qualification is assessed through practical assessment, which must be assessed by the tutor and have records maintained in the practical assessment matrix.