Level 2 Manual Handling

Level 2 Manual Handling

4.8 Excellent
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43 lessons
9h 57m total
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A thorough Level 2 Manual Handling course for anyone whose work involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying — in warehousing, logistics, retail, construction, care, healthcare, hospitality and offices. Builds the theory, legal knowledge and safe-technique understanding to prevent musculoskeletal injury.

Across nine in-depth modules you'll learn the law (the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and the avoid-assess-reduce hierarchy), how handling injuries happen, how to assess a task with TILE and the HSE weight guidelines, safe lifting technique step by step, pushing, pulling and carrying, and how to choose and use handling aids — each brought to life with clear, branded diagrams.

Finish with a final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.

Please note: this course builds the essential knowledge and understanding of safe manual handling. For roles that involve moving and handling people, a practical, in-person assessment of technique is also required to be fully competent.

Course Curriculum

11 sections · 43 lessons · 9h 57m

Why Manual Handling Matters
Welcome: What This Course Will Do For You Preview 10 min
Defining Manual Handling Preview 15 min
The Human and Business Cost of Injury 20 min
Acute vs Cumulative Injury 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
The Law and Your Responsibilities
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 15 min
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 25 min
Supporting Regulations: Management, PUWER and LOLER 15 min
Employer and Employee Duties 20 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
The Spine and How Injuries Happen
Spinal Anatomy: A Working Knowledge 20 min
How Manual-Handling Injuries Happen 20 min
Common Handling Injuries Explained 15 min
Cumulative Strain, Fatigue and Recovery 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Risk Assessment and TILE
The Manual-Handling Risk Assessment 15 min
TILE: The Four Factors 25 min
The HSE Weight Guideline Filters 20 min
Reducing Risk: Practical Controls 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Safe Lifting Technique
Plan and Prepare the Lift 15 min
Position, Posture and Grip 20 min
The Lift, the Turn and the Lower 20 min
Team Lifting 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Pushing, Pulling and Carrying
Pushing and Pulling Safely 20 min
Carrying Loads 15 min
Slopes, Stairs, Ramps and Kerbs 10 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Mechanical and Handling Aids
Manual Handling Aids 15 min
Powered Handling Equipment 15 min
People-Moving Aids in Care 15 min
Choosing, Checking and Maintaining Aids 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Reducing Risk in Your Workplace
Good Handling Principles in Daily Practice 20 min
Posture Awareness All Day Long 15 min
Early Warning Signs and Reporting 15 min
Housekeeping and the Working Environment 10 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Putting It All Together
Capstone: From Knowledge to Competent Practice 30 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Resources & Glossary
Quick Reference & Glossary 5 min
Final Assessment & Certification
Final Assessment 20 min

Frequently asked questions

How long is the certificate valid and when should I refresh it?
There is no legally fixed expiry, but many employers ask staff to refresh manual handling training every one to three years, or sooner if your role or risks change. Treat the certificate as a record of completion on that date.
Who is this course for?
Anyone whose work involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying, including staff in warehousing, logistics, retail, construction, care, healthcare, hospitality and offices. It suits both new starters and refresher learners.
Is this Manual Handling course accredited or recognised?
It is CPD-aligned and certificated on completion, but it is not a regulated qualification and carries no external accreditation. It is awareness-level training that builds the essential knowledge of safe manual handling.
How long does the course take?
There is around 9 hours and 57 minutes of content across 43 lessons. Because it is self-paced, you can work through it in one go or spread it over several sessions, and your progress is saved as you go.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the modules and pass the final assessment (80% to pass, with unlimited attempts and every answer explained), you earn a Certificate of Completion. You can download it and add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Is it self-paced, and are there any prerequisites?
Yes. Every course is fully online and self-paced with lifetime access, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace on any device. There are no prerequisites unless the course says otherwise.

Course reviews

4.8 / 5 Excellent
Exactly what I needed

Straightforward, no fluff, and a certificate to prove it. Spot on.

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Sarah M.
Verified learner
Passed first time

Clear, quick and genuinely useful. The certificate was instant — exactly what I needed.

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Hannah L.
Verified learner
Great for the team

Rolled it out to my whole team. Easy to track and looks really professional.

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Daniel F.
Verified learner
Really solid

Well structured and easy to follow. Took me an afternoon and I felt confident throughout.

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Grace A.
Verified learner
Highly recommend

Brilliant refresher and the diagrams made everything stick. Would happily do another.

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Oliver H.
Verified learner