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Manual Handling Training in Glasgow
Book a CPD-accredited manual handling course in Glasgow to learn safe techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, and moving loads. Choose a manual handling course online or attend classroom-based manual handling training in Glasgow to earn a recognised manual handling certificate.
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- Designed to work around your schedule
- Complete the course in your own time
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About the Manual Handling Course in Glasgow
The manual handling course gives employers and employees 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 handling hazards, understand basic risk assessment, and use handling equipment correctly to help minimise the risk of injury.
Designed for individuals and businesses, this CPD-accredited manual handling training in Glasgow is suitable for those working in healthcare, construction, warehousing, retail, hospitality, offices, manufacturing, and other environments where manual handling is part of everyday work.
After successfully completing the course, you will be awarded a recognised manual handling certificate that verifies your understanding of safe manual handling practices and your commitment to HSE-compliant workplace standards.
Complete the Manual Handling Course Online
If classroom training doesn't fit your schedule, you can complete the manual handling course online from any location at a time that suits you. The online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom-based 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 | Glasgow |
| Delivery options | Online self-paced, classroom training (Glasgow city centre), or on-site training for businesses and groups |
| Price | From £14.99 |
| Typical duration | Approx. 2-3 hours (online) / Half day (classroom) |
| 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 recommended for renewal |
| Manual handling certificate & results | HSE-compliant manual handling certificate with same-day results |
Who Can Benefit From the Manual Handling Course?
The manual handling course in Glasgow is suitable for anyone whose job involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving loads on a regular basis. Whether you're an employer aiming to improve workplace safety or an employee looking to develop safer handling techniques, this training provides practical knowledge to help reduce injuries and support compliance with workplace health and safety requirements. It is particularly suitable for:
- Retail staff responsible for unloading, storing, and organising stock
- Warehouse and logistics employees handling deliveries and inventory
- Healthcare professionals and care workers moving people or equipment
- Factory and manufacturing operatives carrying out manual handling tasks
- Construction workers handling tools, equipment, and building materials
- Hospitality staff moving furniture, supplies, and catering equipment
- Delivery drivers and couriers transporting goods throughout the working day
- Office employees who occasionally move files, furniture, or equipment
- Employers looking to promote safer manual handling practices across their organisation
Where Can You Take Manual Handling Training in Glasgow?
Classroom-based manual handling training is delivered at a training venue in Glasgow city centre, making it easy to reach by public transport, with nearby parking available for those travelling by car. Learners also attend from surrounding areas, including Paisley, East Kilbride, Bearsden, Clydebank, Rutherglen, Partick, Shawlands, and Govan.
ℹ️ Choose the Training Option That Works for You
You can study through a manual handling course online, join classroom-based manual handling training in Glasgow, 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?
- Recognise common manual handling hazards in the workplace
- Apply safe techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads
- Understand the principles of safe manual handling
- Carry out basic manual handling risk assessments
- Use handling equipment and lifting aids correctly
- Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and employees
- Reduce the risk of workplace injuries through safer handling practices
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualifications needed to enrol on this manual handling course. It's suitable for anyone whose role includes manual handling activities. Learners should have a basic understanding of English to follow the course content and complete the assessment successfully.
Course Assessment
To successfully complete the manual handling course in Glasgow, you'll need to pass a multiple-choice assessment based on the topics covered during the training. The assessment contains 20 questions, and you'll need a minimum score of 70% to pass.
💡 Support Throughout Your Learning The assessment is straightforward, and guidance is provided throughout the course to help you prepare and complete it with confidence.
How Is the Manual Handling Course Delivered?
Choose the training option that best suits your needs. You can complete the manual handling course online at your own pace, attend classroom-based manual handling training at our Glasgow city centre venue, or arrange on-site training for your workforce. Every delivery method includes the same course content, assessment, and recognised manual handling certificate. For businesses and larger teams, on-site training provides a practical way to train employees at their own premises while keeping disruption to everyday operations to a minimum.
💡 Training a team? On-site training is a practical and cost-effective solution for group bookings. Call 0333 344 1293 for a personalised quotation.
Receive Your Manual Handling Certificate
After successfully completing the manual handling course, you'll receive a recognised CPD-accredited manual handling certificate that confirms your understanding of safe handling practices and supports compliance with workplace health and safety requirements across the UK. If you complete the manual handling course online, your digital certificate will be available to download immediately after passing.
Your manual handling certificate remains valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended afterwards to help keep your knowledge up to date and maintain safe working practices.
Why Choose Manual Handling Training?
- ✓Build confidence in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving loads safely
- ✓Learn how to identify workplace hazards and reduce manual handling risks
- ✓Choose online, classroom-based, or on-site training to suit your requirements
- ✓Gain a recognised CPD-accredited manual handling certificate accepted across the UK
- ✓Understand the legal responsibilities associated with manual handling activities
- ✓Apply safer handling techniques to help create a safer working environment
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Frequently Asked Questions
This training is suitable for employers and staff working in healthcare, construction, retail, hospitality, warehousing, manufacturing, offices, and any other workplace where manual handling tasks form part of daily duties.
Yes. The manual handling course online allows you to study at your own pace, making it easier to fit your training around work and personal commitments.
Classroom-based manual handling training in Glasgow takes place at a training venue in Glasgow city centre, offering straightforward access by public transport with nearby parking available for those travelling by car.
You'll learn safe methods for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving loads correctly, helping to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and improve day-to-day safety.
The manual handling course online can typically be completed within 2 to 4 hours, while classroom-based training is generally delivered over half a day.
Yes. Employers can book on-site manual handling training in Glasgow, providing a practical and cost-effective way to train teams at their own workplace.
The course covers manual handling hazards, legal responsibilities, risk assessment, safe handling techniques, and the correct use of handling equipment to support safer working practices.
Yes. After successfully completing the course, you'll receive a recognised CPD-accredited manual handling certificate that is widely accepted by employers across the UK.
No. There are no formal entry requirements. A basic understanding of English is enough to complete the course materials and assessment.
Your manual handling certificate is valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended after this period to help maintain safe working practices and support HSE guidance.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to complete the training from any location, progress at a pace that suits you, and gain the same recognised manual handling certificate as the classroom-based course.
Learners regularly attend manual handling training in Glasgow from Paisley, East Kilbride, Bearsden, Clydebank, Rutherglen, Partick, Shawlands, and Govan for classroom-based and on-site training.
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