Manual Handling (Online Theory & Video Upload Practical)

Course Overview

We provide a highly flexible, HSA-compliant Manual Handling course designed for modern, busy, or remote workforces. This innovative format allows participants to achieve full manual handling certification without ever needing to travel to a classroom.

The course is split into two straightforward steps:

1. Online Theory: Participants complete the interactive eLearning modules covering the legalities, biomechanics, and risk assessment principles of manual handling.

2. Video Upload Practical: Instead of attending an in-person practical session, participants record short videos of themselves performing specific lifting techniques using a smartphone or tablet. These videos are uploaded securely to our platform and reviewed by one of our QQI Level 6 Certified Manual Handling Instructors.

If the lifts are performed correctly and safely, certification is issued. If technique adjustments are needed, our instructors provide personalized feedback so the student can try again.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone required to engage in manual handling tasks across any industry, including retail, healthcare, hospitality, office administration, and manufacturing. It is the perfect solution for remote workers, individuals who cannot afford classroom downtime, and employers managing staff across multiple locations.

Participant Requirements

No prior training is required. To complete this course, participants will need:

• A reliable internet connection and a device to complete the theory modules.

• A smartphone or camera to record their practical lifting assessment.

• A suitable box/load and a safe environment (at home or in the workplace) to demonstrate lifting from the ground, lifting to a height, and carrying.

Course Modules

• Part 1: Online Theory

  • Manual Handling Legislation and Employer/Employee Duties

  • Anatomy of the Spine and How Injuries Occur

  • Ergonomics and the TILE Risk Assessment Method

  • The 8 Core Principles of Safe Lifting

  • Theory Knowledge Check / Multiple Choice Assessment

• Part 2: Practical Assessment (Video Upload)

  • Review of Video Upload Guidelines and Safety Instructions

  • Demonstration Video 1: Lifting a load from ground level to waist height

  • Demonstration Video 2: Carrying a load safely

  • Demonstration Video 3: Pushing/Pulling techniques (if applicable)

  • Instructor Review, Feedback, and Certification