Moving or Handling Goods Manually in Logistics Facilities

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/601/3727
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to confirm with appropriate people the goods that require moving or handling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.
    Identify and use sources of information relating to the goods to be moved or handled this may include
    a) Health and safety
    b) Environmental factors
    c) Special requirements.
  • 1.2.
    Identify any specific hazards in relation to manually handling the goods.
  • 1.3.
    Identify methods for manual handling.
2.

Be able to manually move or handle the goods.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.
    Identify the goods to be moved or handled.
  • 2.2.
    Use suitable handling methods to move the goods safely and correctly.
  • 2.3.
    Position and set down the goods in the required location.
  • 2.4.
    Place the goods so that they can be easily identified and accessed.
  • 2.5.
    Recognize when assistance is required to move or handle the goods and seek help from appropriate people.
3.

Be able to identify any problems with moving or handling the goods manually and take appropriate action to deal with them.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.
    Identify problems that can occur when moving or handling the goods manually.
  • 3.2.
    Show how to take appropriate action to deal with identified problems.