Manual Handling Train the Trainer Course

Develop In-House Manual Handling Trainers

Build the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver manual handling instruction internally, helping your organisation reduce reliance on external refresher training.

Improve Workplace Safety Standards

Support safer lifting and handling practices across your workforce by training staff to recognise risks and apply correct manual handling techniques.

Strengthen Legal Compliance

Gain a better understanding of manual handling responsibilities and workplace risk reduction to support compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Learn How To Deliver Engaging Training

Develop practical teaching skills, including session planning, delivery methods, demonstrations, and learner engagement techniques for effective workplace training.

Promote Consistency Across Teams

Create a more consistent approach to manual handling training across departments, sites, and job roles within your business.

Support Injury Reduction And Safer Behaviours

Help reduce sprains, strains, and musculoskeletal injuries by improving the quality of training delivered to employees involved in moving loads.

Increase Internal Training Capability

Give your organisation a capable in-house trainer who can reinforce best practice, support inductions, and deliver refresher training when required.

This Manual Handling Train the Trainer course is tailored for those who are responsible for delivering manual handling training or improving safe handling standards within their organisation. It combines manual handling principles with practical train the trainer techniques, making it ideal for businesses that want to improve competence, compliance, and day-to-day workplace safety.

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors, safety advisors, team leaders, and anyone responsible for delivering manual handling training in the workplace.

1. Understanding The Principles Of Manual Handling In The Workplace

This unit develops the learner’s understanding of manual handling principles, common workplace risks, and the processes that underpin safer handling activities. It also covers how to assess risk and identify appropriate control measures.

2. Application Of Safe Practices To Manual Handling Activities

This unit focuses on applying basic biomechanical principles and safe handling practices to workplace tasks. Learners develop the practical knowledge needed to demonstrate correct techniques and explain safer ways of working.

3. Delivering A Manual Handling Training Session

This final unit develops the learner’s ability to prepare, deliver, and evaluate a manual handling training session. Many learners find it helpful to bring a laptop so they can complete their session plan and prepare for the micro-teach.

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Micro Teach

The course is assessed through a range of activities, including written session and action plans, together with the delivery of a micro-teach training session to the group so learners can demonstrate their new knowledge, delivery skills, and practical understanding.

What Does A Manual Handling Train the Trainer Course Cover?

The course covers manual handling principles, risk assessment, safe lifting and handling practices, session planning, training delivery techniques, and evaluation of a manual handling training session.

Is This Course Suitable For In-House Trainers?

Yes. This course is specifically designed for those who want to deliver manual handling training within their own organisation and improve internal training capability.

Do I Need Teaching Experience To Attend?

No formal teaching qualification is usually required to attend, although a willingness to present, demonstrate, and support others during training is beneficial.

How Is The Manual Handling Train the Trainer Course Assessed?

Assessment includes written planning activities and a micro-teach session, allowing learners to demonstrate both manual handling knowledge and training delivery skills.

Why Is Manual Handling Train the Trainer Training Important?

It helps businesses improve the quality and consistency of workplace manual handling training, reduce injury risks, and promote safer working practices across teams.

Where Can I Take This Manual Handling Train the Trainer Course?

Acadame can deliver this course from centres in Stoke, Derby, Manchester, and Liverpool, onsite at employer premises nationwide, or through partner-led local delivery where suitable.

What Qualification Or Certificate Will I Receive?

Successful learners receive certification in Manual Handling Train the Trainer, recognising their achievement and supporting their role in workplace training delivery.