Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) 501-1772-5

Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) 5 In addition to the internal quality assurance for Centres, Highfield Qualifications will require Centres to have periodic external quality support engagements; these can include both visits and remote sampling. It is, therefore, important that Centres retain paperwork for audit purposes for a minimum of 3 years. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Centres may apply to use recognition of prior learning or prior achievement to reduce the amount of time spent in preparing the learner for assessment. For further information on how centres can apply to use RPL as described above, please refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy in the members’ area of the Highfield Qualifications website. This policy should be read in conjunction with this specification and all other relevant Highfield Qualifications documentation. Tutor requirements Highfield Qualifications requires nominated tutor/assessors to have a teaching qualification and hold a qualification in the relevant subject area. The practical assessment will be undertaken by the tutor/assessor. Nominated tutor/assessors should have a minimum of a Level 3 Health and Safety qualification or equivalent in addition to a teaching qualification. Suitable subject area qualifications/experience may include: • Degree or Dip HE in a related subject such as Nursing, Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety or one that contains elements of these subjects • Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety or equivalent • NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health • Suitable Manual Handling Instructor courses. Suitable teaching qualifications include: • L3 or L4 Certificate in Education and Training or equivalent • Diploma or Certificate in Education • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education, PGCE • L3 or L4 NVQ in Training and/or Development Nominated tutors should maintain appropriate continued professional development for the subject area.