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Professional Short Courses

Manual Handling

Risk-aware handling principles to support safer lifting, movement and workplace practice.

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Suitable for

Roles involving routine physical handling tasks.

Pathway

Professional Short Courses

Registration fee

£25 non-refundable

Photographs

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Location

Romford, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Course briefing

What this pathway covers, in full.

Manual Handling sits within Professional Short Courses. Use this briefing to decide whether to register, then complete the student form.

Who this course is for

  1. 01

    Staff who lift, carry, push or pull as part of their role

  2. 02

    Teams reducing handling-related injury risk

  3. 03

    Employers meeting workplace safety expectations

What students learn

  1. 01

    How handling injuries happen and how to reduce risk

  2. 02

    Safer lifting, carrying and team-handling principles

  3. 03

    When to stop, reassess or use equipment

  4. 04

    Applying good practice in real workplace tasks

Course outcomes

  1. 01

    Safer day-to-day handling practice

  2. 02

    Greater awareness of personal and team risk

  3. 03

    Clearer compliance with workplace handling expectations

Questions

Common questions

Is this only for warehouse roles?
No. It applies wherever people move loads, including care, retail, facilities and community settings.
Will this include practical demonstration?
Practical elements are typically included. Confirm the current format when you register.
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Need help with this course?

Speak with the team before you register.

If you need support with Manual Handling or planning enrolment for a team, contact Community Tech & Education Training directly.

Course registration

Start your registration in three clear steps.

Choose your course, complete the registration form, and pay by bank transfer if you are ready. The £25 registration fee is non-refundable.

  1. Step 01

    Choose course

    Select the pathway that matches your role, goal or team requirement.

  2. Step 02

    Submit details

    Complete student details, three white-background photographs, emergency contact and the signed terms.

  3. Step 03

    Pay and upload receipt

    If you are ready, complete the bank transfer and upload the receipt for approval.

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Ready to register?

Apply for Manual Handling with Community Tech & Education Training.

Complete the student registration form. Course fees and the £25 registration fee are payable at registration.

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