★ QQI-aligned · Built to the Irish standardSI 299 / 2007 · Chapter 4

Manual Handling,
made easy.

Delivered under the QQI framework — the Irish State's own quality and qualifications body. Get certified from home in under 30 minutes for just €35 — a fraction of the classroom price. Short demonstration videos and a quick knowledge check, reviewed by a QQI Certified Instructor.

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€35
Once-off price
< 30 min
Average time
3 yr
Cert validity
Worker demonstrating a safe deep-squat lift in an Irish warehouse

Technique 03 / 08

Deep squat lift

Built to the Irish standard

  • HSA Guidelines
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  • SI 299 / 2007 Ch. 4
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  • QQI Component 6N2090
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  • EU Directive 90 / 269 / EEC

The Curriculum

Four modules. One certificate.

Four bite-sized modules, plain-language theory, demonstration videos and a quick knowledge check. Most learners finish the whole course in under 30 minutes.

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MODULE 01

Legislation & Anatomy

SI 299/2007 Chapter 4, employer & employee duties, anatomy of the spine, common MSD injuries from poor handling.

MODULE 02

Risk Assessment (TILEO)

Task · Individual · Load · Environment · Other factors. Complete a Manual Handling Risk Assessment to HSA guidelines.

MODULE 03

Principles of Safe Handling

Eight principles applied to lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling and team lifts — with demonstration videos.

MODULE 04

Practical & Workplace Skills

Apply the techniques in real workplace scenarios — practice the demonstrations and check your understanding before certification.

How It Works

From enrolment to certificate in five steps.

  1. STEP 01

    Enrol

    Secure checkout via Stripe — €35, once.

  2. STEP 02

    Learn

    Four bite-sized modules — under 30 minutes.

  3. STEP 03

    Knowledge check

    10 quick multiple-choice questions.

  4. STEP 04

    Certified

    QQI-aligned certificate, valid 3 years.

For Employers

Train your team. Stay compliant. Lower your risk.

Under SI 299/2007 you must provide manual handling training to any employee whose work involves manual handling tasks. We deliver documented, audit-ready training records for every certified worker on your team.

  • Bulk enrolment & per-seat pricing
  • Downloadable certificates and audit log
  • Refresher reminders before expiry
  • Branded completion reports (on request)
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Risk Assessment · TILEO

The 5-factor model

T
Task
Frequency, distance, posture, twisting.
I
Individual
Capability, training, health.
L
Load
Weight, shape, stability, grip.
E
Environment
Floor, space, light, temperature.
O
Other
PPE, work organisation, equipment.

Where it takes you

A certificate that opens doors across Ireland.

Manual Handling certification is a baseline requirement for thousands of roles in Ireland. Most employers won't even shortlist a candidate without one — and the right cert can be the difference between a callback and the bin.

  • Warehouse Operative

    €13 — €17 / hr

    Amazon, DSV, DPD, DHL, Musgrave

  • Healthcare Assistant

    €14 — €19 / hr

    HSE, nursing homes, home-care providers

  • Construction Labourer

    €15 — €22 / hr

    Sisk, BAM, John Paul Construction

  • Retail Stockroom

    €12 — €15 / hr

    Tesco, Dunnes, Lidl, Penneys

  • Hotel & Hospitality

    €12 — €15 / hr

    Dalata, Maldron, IHG group

  • Delivery & Courier

    €13 — €18 / hr

    An Post, FedEx, owner-driver routes

Pay ranges are indicative and reflect entry-to-experienced hourly rates observed on publicly advertised vacancies on IrishJobs.ie, Jobs.ie and Indeed.ie during 2025. Manual Handling certification is one of several requirements for these roles. Sources: IrishJobs.ie, Jobs.ie, Indeed.ie.

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