Professional Short Courses
Manual Handling
Risk-aware handling principles to support safer lifting, movement and workplace practice.
Who this programme is for
- Staff who lift, carry, push or pull as part of their role
- Teams reducing handling-related injury risk
- Employers meeting workplace safety expectations
What students learn
- How handling injuries happen and how to reduce risk
- Safer lifting, carrying and team-handling principles
- When to stop, reassess or use equipment
- Applying good practice in real workplace tasks
Programme outcomes
- Safer day-to-day handling practice
- Greater awareness of personal and team risk
- Clearer compliance with workplace handling expectations
Frequently asked 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.
Ready to discuss this programme?
Apply for this programme with Community Tech & Education Training.
The team will review your application and follow up with enrolment guidance. Payment is by bank transfer, with a receipt uploaded for approval.