Moving and Handling

Every preventable workplace incident is evidence of a training gap that should have been closed long before harm occurred. In safety-critical environments, knowing your obligations isn’t optional – it’s the baseline that protects people, organisations, and careers. Moving and Handling is a fully CPD-accredited, online course designed for UK professionals ready to build solid safety knowledge, meet legal requirements, and create environments where risks are understood, managed, and controlled.

As responsibilities grow, this course supports your ability to apply moving and handling principles confidently and ethically. It focuses on practical decision-making and the importance of quality care aligned with sector expectations. You will learn to identify risks, interpret care plans, and use equipment effectively while maintaining personal and client safety.

Trusted by professionals aiming to enhance their capability, this course offers skills-based recognition valued across UK care settings. It suits those seeking to boost their practical knowledge with flexible online study options and ongoing learner support from a dedicated UK team.

Key Highlights

• Fully CPD-accredited for recognised professional development
• Practical focus on safe moving techniques and risk assessment
• Covers anatomy, physiology, and injury prevention fundamentals
• Flexible self-paced online learning with 12 months’ access
• Includes use of specialist equipment like hoists and slide sheets
• Supports ethical decision-making and sector best practice understanding
• Interactive content designed for care and health professionals
• Dedicated UK-based learner support throughout the course

What You’ll Learn

• Develop effective risk assessment and hazard identification skills
• Apply safe moving and handling techniques in care settings
• Strengthen understanding of anatomy and musculoskeletal health
• Understand roles and responsibilities within moving procedures
• Enhance leadership in promoting safe manual handling practices
• Make informed decisions to reduce injury risks and improve safety
• Interpret care plans to support individual moving needs
• Increase confidence in using specialist handling equipment safely

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learnera is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

This Moving and Handling is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Moving and Handling is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring and practising care workers seeking skill enhancement
• Healthcare assistants and support staff in manual handling roles
• Supervisors aiming to improve team moving and handling practices
• Individuals responsible for risk assessment in care settings
• Professionals wanting to understand safe use of handling equipment
• Staff involved in personal care requiring safe moving techniques

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRESSION

• Care Assistant (Typical salary: £18,000-£22,000)
• Healthcare Support Worker (Typical salary: £19,000-£23,000)
• Senior Care Worker (Typical salary: £21,000-£26,000)
• Manual Handling Trainer (Typical salary: £25,000-£30,000)
• Care Home Supervisor (Typical salary: £23,000-£28,000)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (Typical salary: £22,000-£27,000)

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident manual handling and safe moving techniques
• Practical risk assessment and hazard management skills
• Clear understanding of anatomy related to musculoskeletal health
• Effective use of handling equipment such as hoists and slide sheets
• Ability to interpret care plans and individual support needs
• Leadership in promoting safe moving and handling practices
• Awareness of causes and prevention of back injuries
• Strong ethical decision-making and professional responsibility

Enrol today to build confidence and develop practical skills in Moving and Handling with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding and capability.