NVQ Unit Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

Course overview

Practical, easy-to-follow training in NVQ Unit Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace, helping learners understand key risks, responsibilities, controls and good practice relevant to the workplace.

NVQ Unit – Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace – Online Course

Level 2 NVQ Unit | Duration: Approx. 45 minutes

Course Overview This course provides the knowledge component for the Level 2 NVQ Unit: Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace. It is designed to support learners in developing the essential skills and understanding required to carry out these tasks safely and efficiently in line with workplace legislation and procedures. The final module includes a written assessment that learners complete online. Once reviewed and approved by an assessor, this can be downloaded and included in the learner’s NVQ work portfolio.

What You’ll Learn By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Understand how to comply with workplace information, guidance, and legislation
• Recognise how to maintain safe working practices during resource movement and storage
• Select and assess resources for quantity, quality, and suitability
• Prevent damage to occupational resources and the environment
• Meet deadlines and comply with provided resource information

Course Modules

Final module includes a written response section for assessor review and portfolio submission.

Who Should Take This Course? This course is ideal for:

• ️ Learners working toward a Level 2 NVQ in Construction or related trades
• Operatives handling, moving, or storing materials and tools
• Supervisors overseeing material logistics and safety on site

Why Choose This Course?

• Fulfils the theory component of a mandatory NVQ unit
• 100% online, with flexible self-paced access
• Supports NVQ portfolio creation
• Aligned with current health & safety guidance

Further Progression To expand your skills and knowledge, consider these related courses:

• Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
• Erecting and Dismantling Working Platforms
• COSHH Awareness
• Asbestos Awareness
• Abrasive Wheels

System Requirements

• Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
• Memory: 1GB RAM or more
• Internet: Stable broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
• Video: Updated video drivers required

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UK guidance and good-practice context

Employers should avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, assess unavoidable operations and reduce injury risk.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.