Are you down with back pain? Do you feel sore or strained after lifting heavy objects? If so, our manual handling course will teach you the proper techniques to protect your body!

About The Manual Handling Course  

Most of the workplace injuries involve lifting, pushing, or pulling. That is why it is a good idea to learn safe manual handling from our manual handling course.

From our manual handling course, you will learn safe and proper lifting techniques to handle all kinds of loads. So, you can prevent back pain and keep yourself healthy on the job.

Furthermore, our course teaches ergonomic principles and proper posture to implement during work. You will also learn to identify and assess potential risks in your work environment. Therefore, you will be able to ensure your safety and avoid injuries on the job.

So, why wait? Enrol in our manual handling course today and learn to keep yourself healthy and safe!

Benefits of the Manual Handling Course:

• Injury Prevention: You will learn lots of proper lifting techniques and safe working practices from our manual handling course. Thus, you can minimise the risk of injuries and strains.
• Improved Safety Awareness: Our course will teach you about the potential hazards and risks involved with manual handling activities. As a result, you can identify risks and stop them before they happen!
• Cost Saving: With the help of our course, you will be able to prevent accidents and injuries at work. Hence, your businesses can avoid medical expenses and other fines.
• More Career Paths: Our manual handling course course provides you with a CPD certificate. Hence, you can boost your resume and apply for high-paying jobs.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course successfully, you will be able to – 

• Recognise the various types of work equipment and the associated risks.
• Recognise the most prevalent manual handling hazards.
• Know the guidelines put forth by MHOR’s legal rules.
• Make a list of all the information you will use for a report on an accident or event.
• Reduce occupational risks.
• Recognise the most effective postures and the heaviest weights available in the surroundings.

Who is this Manual Handling Course for?

• Construction Workers: Our manual handling course will teach you how to handle materials and tasks safely. So, you can avoid injuries on the job site.
• Nurses: You will learn how to properly and safely lift and move patients. Therefore, you can reduce the risk of injury to yourself or others you care for.
• Office Workers: From our manual handling course, you will learn the proper techniques for lifting heavy items. As a result, you can prevent back pain or strains.

Why choose the Manual Handling Course from the School Of Health Care?

• Self-paced flexibility: Learn at your own pace, from anywhere you prefer.
• Quality assurance: One of the best manual handling courses in the UK.
• Comprehensive study materials: Easily grasp the content with high-quality resources.
• Expert-developed curriculum: Gain insights from industry professionals who crafted the course.
• Assess your knowledge: Evaluate your progress through module-based multiple-choice quizzes.
• Immediate assessment results: Receive automated feedback and results instantly.
• 24/7 support: Get assistance via live chat, phone, or email whenever needed.
• Recognise your achievement: Obtain a free PDF certificate upon course completion.

Manual Handling Course Requirements

No specific credentials or background are required to join our Course. However, to ensure a successful and engaging experience, we do have a few requirements that we ask students to meet:

• English language proficiency: You will need to interact with the course content and instructions. Thus, you can actively participate in discussions when you have a solid command of the English language.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation: Passion and desire are required for effective learning. Bring your excitement and a determined mentality to delve into the course content. Discover new concepts and apply what you have learned in real-world circumstances.
• Basic computer knowledge: In today’s digital age, having basic computer skills is essential. Thus, a fundamental understanding of computers and internet usage will benefit your learning journey.
• Age requirement: Students of all ages are welcome to apply for this program. However, a minimum age of 16 is required to establish an adequate learning environment for everyone.

Assessment Method

After completing each module, you will get MCQ quizzes to assess your learning. You will move through the later modules upon completing the quiz test (60% correct answer at least). This process continues till the end of the course. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for other assessments.

Certification

After completing the course, you can download your certificate for FREE without any delay. The hard copy of the certification will be on your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99 (if claimed by the learner). We usually review courses to ensure their quality and to deliver up-to-date training content for your chosen subject. It is worth noting that while certificates do not expire. But, we recommend reviewing or renewing them on an annual basis.

Career Path

• Occupational Specialist: $54,200 – $100,300 per year
• Ergonomist: $61,300 – $114,200 per year
• Physical Therapist: $79,010 – $147,600 per year 
• Warehouse Supervisor: $45,900 – $85,400 per year 
• Construction Site Supervisor: $52,800 – $98,300 per year