Manual Handling Course
Manual handling injuries are the most common cause of workplace sickness absence in the UK. This online manual handling course teaches staff how to lift, carry, push and pull safely, how to assess a load before moving it and what the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require. Pass the assessment and download your manual handling certificate immediately.
100% online and self-paced, it takes around 1 hour. Pass the multiple-choice end of course quiz for an instant digital certificate, with unlimited resits included.
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- Immediate access
- No assessment fees
- Secure online checkout
One learner or the whole team.
Start your own training now, or choose the number of places your team needs. Either way, access is immediate and everything stays simple.
- Full online course access
- End-of-course assessment
- Unlimited assessment resits
- Instant digital certificate
- Full online course access
- End-of-course assessment
- Unlimited assessment resits
- Instant digital certificate
Why pay more for the same essential outcome?
IQ Training®
100% online course, assessment, unlimited resits and an instant named digital certificate.
Clear enough for a first shift.
Practical enough for every shift after.
One focused learner story at a time.
Whatever your job looks like,
safe work starts with you.
Office
& admin teams
Warehouse
& manual workers
Retail, care
& facilities staff
Six things to get right every time you lift or carry.
No filler. Just clear, workplace-focused learning that helps you recognise risks and make safer decisions.
How injuries happen
The law
TILE assessment
Safe lifting technique
Pushing, pulling & carrying
Mechanical aids
Training that works wherever you do.
Move through short, focused learning modules at your own pace. Your progress is saved, the interface is simple, and the course adapts across phone, tablet and desktop.
- Clear, structured modules
- Pause and return anytime
- Accessible on any device
- Available in 100+ languages
Finish today.
Prove it today.
Complete the modules, pass the assessment and your named IQ Training™ certificate is ready to download straight away.
Train the team.
See who is ready.
Choose your learner places, assign training and keep certificates together—without chasing paperwork across the business.
Everything you need to know before you start.
Still unsure? Contact IQ Training™ and the team can help you choose the right training route.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is suitable for learners with no previous manual handling training. It explains the key principles clearly and practically.
Can this course be completed online?
Yes. The course is fully online and can be completed using a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Learners receive a digital certificate after successfully completing the course and assessment.
Who needs manual handling training?
Anyone who lifts, carries, pushes, pulls or moves loads at work may benefit from manual handling training. This includes staff in hospitality, retail, warehouses, care, cleaning, construction and office environments.
How long does the course take?
The course is designed to be completed at the learner’s own pace. Most learners can complete it in a short online session.
Is manual handling only about lifting?
No. Manual handling includes lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving loads by hand or bodily force.
Is manual handling training a legal requirement?
Yes. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where possible, assess the risk where it cannot be avoided and provide suitable training to staff who lift, carry, push or pull loads at work.
How long is a manual handling certificate valid for?
There is no fixed legal expiry. Most employers refresh manual handling training every one to three years, or sooner after an incident, a change of role or new equipment.
Get your manual handling certificate today.
Learn online at your own pace, with unlimited assessment resits and instant certification after passing.
