About the Manual Handling Training in Solihull
The Manual Handling Training helps employees and employers carry out workplace handling tasks safely and confidently. Learners develop practical knowledge of correct techniques, hazard identification, basic risk assessment, and the use of suitable handling aids to reduce the likelihood of injury.
This CPD-accredited manual handling course is recognised across UK industries and is suitable for individuals and teams working in offices, warehouses, retail, construction, hospitality, and healthcare. In Solihull, the training is delivered at a centrally located venue, making it easy for learners from the local area and surrounding locations to attend.
After successfully completing the course, participants receive a manual handling certificate confirming their understanding of safer workplace practices. The qualification supports HSE-aligned standards and helps learners protect themselves and their colleagues when moving stock, tools, equipment, or other workplace loads.
Study Online at Your Own Pace
Learners can also complete the manual handling course online at a pace that suits their schedule. The self-paced format covers the same essential safety principles without requiring attendance at a classroom session. Successful learners receive the same HSE-compliant certificate provided with the in-person option. Further course details are available on the Manual Handling Training overview page.
Manual Handling Course Overview
| Course name |
Manual Handling Training |
| Location |
Solihull |
| Delivery options |
Online self-paced, in-person at a Solihull venue, or on-site training for businesses and groups |
| Price |
From £14.99 |
| Typical duration |
Approximately 2-3 hours online or half a day in person |
| Entry requirements |
No previous experience required; basic English is needed |
| Assessment format |
20 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 70% |
| Qualification validity |
Valid for three years; refresher training is required for renewal |
| Certificate and results |
HSE-compliant manual handling certificate with same-day results |
Who Is the Manual Handling Course For?
The Manual Handling Course in Solihull is suitable for employees, supervisors, and employers who carry out or oversee workplace handling activities. It supports organisations that want staff to follow safer working practices and meet their responsibilities under health and safety legislation. The course is particularly relevant for:
- Construction workers and site operatives
- Care workers and healthcare employees
- Warehouse, distribution, and logistics teams
- Hospitality staff handling supplies or equipment
- Delivery drivers and couriers
- Office employees moving furniture or workplace equipment
- Factory and production operatives
- Retail staff receiving and arranging stock
- Employers responsible for maintaining HSE-aligned working practices
Where Can You Attend Training in Solihull?
This manual handling training sessions are held at a training venue in Solihull town centre, providing straightforward access for learners travelling by public transport or car. Participants also attend from nearby areas such as Shirley, Olton, Knowle, Dorridge, Monkspath, Dickens Heath, Bentley Heath, and Hampton-in-Arden. Venue directions and available parking information are provided with the booking.
ℹ️ Choose a Delivery Method That Suits You
Alongside classroom sessions, learners can complete a manual handling course online or arrange on-site delivery at their workplace. Each format covers the essential knowledge needed to recognise risks, assess handling activities, and carry out tasks more safely.
What You Will Learn on the Course
- How to recognise common workplace handling hazards
- The responsibilities of employers and employees
- How poor technique can contribute to injuries
- Methods for assessing the risks involved in a task
- Ways to avoid or reduce unnecessary handling activities
- How to select and use suitable mechanical aids
- Safer techniques for moving and positioning workplace loads
Entry Requirements
No previous qualifications or experience are required to enrol. The course is suitable for anyone who regularly moves stock, tools, materials, or equipment as part of their work. Learners should have a basic understanding of English so they can follow the course content and complete the assessment successfully.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Learners complete a 20-question multiple-choice test after working through the course material. A score of at least 70% is required to pass, confirming that participants understand the key principles of risk assessment, safer handling, and workplace responsibilities.
💡Don't let the assessment worry you. The course is designed to be simple, practical, and supported every step of the way.
How Can You Complete the Training?
The Manual Handling Training is available through three delivery formats. The manual handling course online is self-paced and can be completed around work or personal commitments. Learners who prefer direct instruction can attend a classroom session at an accredited Solihull training venue. Businesses can also arrange on-site delivery, allowing several employees to be trained together in their usual working environment.
💡 Employers can reduce the cost per learner by booking one workplace session for multiple members of staff rather than arranging separate places. For group booking prices, call 0333 344 1293 to request a tailored quote.
Manual Handling Certificate
Participants who successfully pass the assessment receive a CPD-accredited manual handling certificate recognised by employers across the UK. It confirms that the learner has completed training aligned with HSE guidance and understands the principles of safer workplace handling. Online learners can download their digital certificate as soon as they complete the course.
The certificate is valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended when it expires to maintain HSE compliance.
Benefits of Taking the Manual Handling Training
- ✓ Understand your responsibilities under workplace health and safety legislation
- ✓ Build confidence when handling stock, tools, materials, or equipment
- ✓ Choose between online, classroom, and on-site delivery
- ✓ Identify hazards and reduce the likelihood of handling-related injuries
- ✓ Earn a CPD-accredited certificate recognised across UK workplaces
- ✓ Apply safer techniques that support both individual and team wellbeing
