This Manual Handling Theory Course is for individuals involved in low-risk tasks, as well as for those involved in hazardous manual handling activities who are intending to undertake practical manual handling lifting sessions, whether through video conferencing, video submissions, or face-to-face training.

This course is perfectly suited for both employees and employers, arming them with the crucial knowledge needed to spot potential hazards in manual handling tasks and to devise and apply effective strategies to reduce lifting-related risks.

Yes. This course is completed fully online. Remember this course is intended for low risk workers who are not involved in hazardous manual handling activities. If you do require training with a practical element you will need to complete one of our other courses "Manual Handling with live video link" or "Manual Handling with video upload".

The Health and Safety Authority have specified that a manual handling certificate should not last more than three years. However, you may need to refresh your training more frequently, for example if you change to a different manual handling activity within your organisation, or the introduction of new equipment and machinery.

If you move to a new job your employer should provide you with manual handling training specific to the tasks you will carry out. Even if your certificate is still valid, the employer has a responsibility to make sure training is relevant and task specific.

You will receive a certificate training. The certificate is approved by CPD, the Continuing professional Development certification service.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge, and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work, beyond any initial training. It's a record of what you experience, learn, and then apply. 

The concept of CPD is based on the premise that learning continues throughout a professional's career. It's not limited to the classroom but occurs through a variety of forms such as training courses, conferences, workshops, e-learning programs, and self-study. CPD ensures that professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills to deliver a professional service to their customers, clients, and the community.