About this qualification

The NCFE Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Safe Manual Handling for the Workplace has been accredited by the qualifications regulators for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). This qualification forms part of a suite of qualifications that have been developed to provide learners in the workplace with a basic understanding of manual handling.

Geographical coverage

This qualification has been regulated for use in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We’re able to provide the qualification specification and assessment materials in the Welsh and/or Irish language where requested and appropriate.

Things you need to know

•  Qualification number (QN): 601/5654/5
•  Aim reference: 60156545
•  Guided learning hours (GLH): 10
•  Credit value: 2
•  Assessment requirements: internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence and an externally set and assessed multiple-choice question paper.

Achieving this qualification

To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Safe Manual Handling for the Workplace, learners are required to successfully complete one mandatory unit. To achieve the NCFE Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Safe Manual Handling for the Workplace, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit as detailed in this qualification specification. Grades are not awarded.