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Manual Handling Training in Exeter
Book a CPD-accredited manual handling training in Exeter to learn safe lifting and moving techniques. Complete this manual handling course online or attend classroom training in Eexter to earn a recognised manual handling certificate.
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About the Manual Handling Training in Exeter
The manual handling training gives employees and employers the knowledge and practical skills to lift, carry, push, pull, and move loads safely in the workplace. You'll learn safe manual handling techniques, recognise common hazards, complete basic risk assessments, and use handling equipment correctly to help minimise the risk of injury.
This CPD-accredited manual handling course in Exeter is suitable for individuals and teams working across construction, warehousing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, offices, and other sectors where manual handling is part of everyday work.
Once you successfully complete the course, you'll receive a recognised manual handling certificate that confirms your knowledge of safe handling practices and helps meet workplace health and safety requirements.
Learn Online at a Time That Suits You
If you can't attend a classroom session, you can complete the manual handling course online at your own pace from any location. The online course follows the same syllabus as the classroom training and awards the same recognised manual handling certificate. To learn more, visit our Manual Handling Training overview page.
Manual Handling Course Overview
| Course name | Manual Handling Training |
|---|---|
| Location | Exeter |
| Delivery options | Online self-paced, in-person (Exeter venue), or on-site training for businesses and groups |
| Price | From £14.99 |
| Typical duration | Approx. 2-3 hours (online) / Half day (in person) |
| Entry requirements | No previous experience required (basic English needed) |
| Assessment format | 20 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 70% |
| Qualification validity | Valid for 3 years; refresher training is required for renewal |
| Manual Handling certificate & results | HSE-compliant manual handling certificate with same-day results |
Who Should Take the Manual Handling Training
The manual handling course in Exeter is ideal for anyone whose job involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving loads. It is suitable for both employees and employers who want to improve workplace safety, reduce the risk of injuries, and meet health and safety requirements. This course is particularly suitable for:
- Retail staff responsible for handling stock and deliveries
- Warehouse and logistics employees moving goods and materials
- Factory and production operatives carrying out manual handling tasks
- Construction workers and site operatives
- Hospitality teams handling equipment, furniture, and deliveries
- Care workers and healthcare professionals involved in manual handling
- Delivery drivers and couriers transporting goods
- Office employees who regularly move equipment, files, or supplies
- Employers looking to promote safer working practices across their organisation
Where Can I Take Manual Handling Training in Exeter?
Classroom-based manual handling training is delivered at a training venue in Exeter city centre with convenient public transport links and nearby parking. Learners also travel from surrounding areas, including Exminster, Topsham, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, and Tiverton, making it a practical choice for individuals and businesses across the area.
ℹ️ Flexible Learning Options Available
Choose the training method that suits your needs. Complete the manual handling course online at your own pace, attend classroom-based manual handling training in Exeter, or arrange on-site training at your workplace. Every option follows the same course syllabus and leads to the same recognised manual handling certificate.
What Will You Learn During the Manual Handling Course?
- Understand the principles of safe manual handling
- Recognise common causes of manual handling injuries
- Apply safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
- Carry out basic manual handling risk assessments
- Use handling equipment and lifting aids correctly
- Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and employees
- Reduce manual handling risks in the workplace
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this manual handling training in Exeter. The course is suitable for anyone who carries out manual handling tasks as part of their role. Learners should have a basic understanding of English to follow the training and complete the assessment.
Course Assessment
To successfully complete the manual handling course in Exeter, you'll need to pass a multiple-choice assessment based on the topics covered during the training. The assessment contains 20 questions and requires a minimum score of 70%, ensuring learners understand how to apply safe manual handling practices in the workplace.
💡 Need extra support? The assessment is designed to be straightforward, and guidance is provided throughout the course to help learners pass confidently on their first attempt.
How Is the Course Delivered?
Choose the learning option that works best for you. You can complete the manual handling course online at your own pace, attend classroom-based manual handling training at our Exeter city centre venue, or arrange on-site training at your workplace for groups of employees. Every delivery method follows the same course syllabus and leads to the same recognised manual handling certificate. For businesses and larger teams, on-site training can be delivered at your premises, allowing multiple employees to complete the training together with minimal disruption to daily operations.
💡 Planning training for your team? On-site training offers a practical and cost-effective solution for group bookings. Call 0333 344 1293 for a personalised quotation.
Manual Handling Certificate
After successfully completing the manual handling training, you'll receive a recognised CPD-accredited manual handling certificate demonstrating your understanding of safe handling techniques and supporting compliance with workplace health and safety requirements across the UK. Learners completing the manual handling course online can download their digital certificate immediately after passing.
The manual handling certificate is valid for 3 years. Refresher training is recommended to maintain safe working practices and support ongoing HSE compliance.
Benefits of Taking the Manual Handling Training
- ✓Gain practical skills for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving loads safely
- ✓Choose from online, classroom-based, or on-site training to suit your needs
- ✓Receive a recognised CPD-accredited manual handling certificate accepted across the UK
- ✓Learn how to identify workplace hazards and reduce manual handling risks
- ✓Understand your responsibilities under workplace health and safety legislation
- ✓Develop practical skills that help create a safer working environment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manual handling training in Exeter teaches safe techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving loads to help reduce the risk of workplace injuries and promote safer working practices.
This manual handling course is suitable for employers and employees working in warehouses, construction, healthcare, hospitality, retail, offices, and other workplaces where manual handling tasks are carried out regularly.
Classroom-based manual handling training in Exeter is delivered at a training venue in Exeter city centre, offering easy access by public transport and nearby parking for those attending in person.
Yes. You can complete the manual handling course online at your own pace, making it a flexible option for fitting your training around work and personal commitments.
The manual handling course in Exeter typically takes between 2 and 4 hours when completed online, while classroom sessions are usually delivered over half a day.
The course covers manual handling hazards, legal responsibilities, risk assessment, safe lifting techniques, and the correct use of handling equipment to help minimise the risk of injury.
Yes. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a recognised CPD-accredited manual handling certificate accepted by employers across the UK.
Yes. Businesses can arrange on-site manual handling training at their workplace, providing a practical and cost-effective way to train groups of employees together.
No formal qualifications are required to enrol. Learners should have a basic understanding of English to complete the training and assessment successfully.
No. The manual handling certificate is valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended after this period to help maintain safe working practices and support HSE compliance.
A manual handling course online allows you to learn from anywhere, study at your own pace, and gain the same recognised manual handling certificate as the classroom-based course.
Learners attend manual handling training in Exeter from nearby areas including Exminster, Topsham, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, Tiverton, Ottery St Mary, and Newton Abbot for both classroom and on-site training.
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