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Join the half-day SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course to learn how to move and handle equipment and tools safely in construction and utility environments, for existing and aspiring construction, utilities and telecommunications workers. Successful learners are awarded a full accreditated certificate for Smart Awards SA005 Safe Moving and Handling.
The SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course provides learners with the knowledge needed to move and handle equipment or tools safely in construction and utility environments. It helps learners understand how to carry out handling activities safely and reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others. The course covers the risks associated with moving and handling, safe handling principles and relevant health and safety legislation.
The SA005 accreditation covers one module, Safe Moving and Handling, and is suitable for people already working in construction or utilities, as well as those looking to work in these industries.
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Manual handling is one of the common ways workers can suffer musculoskeletal injuries, which is why safe moving and handling practices are an important part of workplace health and safety.
The SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course is suitable for people who work in, or are looking to work in, an industry where moving and handling equipment or tools is part of their work.
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Completing the SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course helps learners understand how to carry out moving and handling activities more safely in construction and utility environments.
There are no formal entry requirements for the SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course. The qualification is available to anyone aged 16 or over, with no previous qualifications or experience required.
Learners are expected to have a level of literacy sufficient to complete the assessment.
The SA005 course covers the key principles used to move and handle equipment and tools safely in construction and utility environments. Learners will look at common handling risks, safe lifting and carrying methods, how to assess loads and when additional help or handling equipment may be needed.
The SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course is delivered through classroom-based training in half-day, covering the principles of safe moving and handling, associated risks and relevant health and safety requirements.
Assessment is carried out as part of the course to check learners’ understanding of the topics covered.
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Learners receive support throughout the course from experienced trainers, helping them understand the key topics, prepare for the assessments and approach the practical and theory elements with confidence.
After successfully completing the SA005 Safe Moving and Handling course, learners are awarded the Smart Awards SA005 Safe Moving and Handling accreditation certificate.
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Learners will cover the main risk factors associated with moving and handling activities and the potential harm that can result from unsafe practices.
The course covers the key principles involved in moving and handling equipment and tools safely in the workplace.
Learners will look at the relevant health and safety legislation that applies to moving and handling activities.
The course covers recognised good practice for carrying out moving and handling tasks safely in construction and utility environments.
The SA005 course is a Smart Awards accreditation covering safe moving and handling practices in construction and utility environments.
It is suitable for people working in, or looking to work in, construction, utilities or telecommunications.
No. There are no formal entry requirements. Learners must be aged 16 or over and have sufficient literacy to complete the assessment.
It covers the risks associated with moving and handling, safe handling principles, relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
The SA005 course takes half day to complete.
The course is delivered through classroom-based training and includes an assessment to check the learner’s understanding of the topics covered.
Successful learners receive a Smart Awards SA005 Safe Moving and Handling certificate.
Yes. SA005 training is available at different locations through certified training centres. Contact Hurak for available course dates and locations.
The SA005 course is delivered in person at a certified training facility and is not available as an online course.
