Manual Handling Awareness Online Course

About the course

Who is this course for?

This course aims to educate students on Manual Handling Awareness, including safe Manual Handling techniques, risks involved and regulations regarding Manual Handling. The course also provides ROSPA approved Manual Handling Awareness Certification upon completion of the final assessment.

What is the pass mark for the assessment?

- The pass mark is 80%

Delegates must obtain 80% to pass the course online, which is the equivalent of 2 wrong answers. Any delegates that did not obtain 80% have 3 attempts to resit and pass the course, delegates that have no passed after 3 attempts must purchase an additional license

Course timing

This course will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.
The course is designed to follow and complete each section before moving to the next. Students can go back and review completed sections at any time.

Manual Handling Online Course Outline

The course is divided into the following sections:

• Section 1 - Introduction: This section will inform students what manual handling is, why it is important and how it affects our every day lives and what will be included in this course. 
• Section 2 - Legislation: This section will help students understand current legislations in place for Manual Handling in the work place
• Section 3 - Manual Handling Injuries: This section gives students knowledge on the everyday injuries that may occur with Manual Handling and how to avoid them
• Section 4 - Risks involved: This section will help students understand the risks involved in Manual Handling.
• Section 5 - Correct Techniques: The final section teaches students about managing manual handling correctly and the correct techniques to use while lifting etc.

Manual Handling Awareness Assessment
Multiple choice final assessment. Upon completing the final assessment with a pass mark (80%), students will be provided with Manual Handling
Awareness Certification, approved by ROSPA and recognised by the HSE.

Who are NATAS?

NATAS was first established in 1996 as the National Asbestos Training & Accreditation Scheme.

It was the first 100% dedicated asbestos training provider in the UK and the first independent asbestos training provider to be recognised by HSE.

Since then NATAS has trained tens of thousands of people in all aspects of asbestos from awareness through to asbestos removal and maintenance, asbestos surveying, material analysis, air testing and consultancy.

NATAS remains the UK's longest established independent asbestos training provider and to this day maintains itself as a highly respected training provider in the UK and worldwide.

Our Manual Handling online eLearning courses allow on-demand access, meaning learning can happen precisely when and wherever you need it. Our portfolio of courses are designed to provide training that complies with legislative guidelines and in particular, makes workers aware of the dangers of Manual Handling.

Bespoke eLearning packages can be developed to meet your organisations eLearning requirements and can be blended with practical training to create a whole suite of courses. Start your online course today. Check out our other courses below