SkillWise Manual Handling Course – Athlone, Roscommon & Midlands

HSA-Compliant Training | QQI-Certified Instructors | SkillWise

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SkillWise provides a fully HSA-compliant Manual Handling Course for workplaces across Athlone, Roscommon, Longford and the Midlands.

This course meets all Irish legal requirements for Manual Handling training under current Health & Safety legislation.

Course Overview

The SkillWise Manual Handling Course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely lift, carry, push, pull and move loads in the workplace.

This course is suitable for all sectors, including healthcare, childcare, retail, hospitality, warehousing, construction, agriculture, offices, and any role involving physical tasks.

Training blends clear theory, video demonstrations, and guided practical techniques, ensuring participants can:

• Perform manual handling tasks safely

• Reduce the risk of back and musculoskeletal injuries

• Understand and apply TILE risk assessments

• Comply with Irish legislation and HSA guidance

• Protect their long-term health at work

Training meets the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Manual Handling Regulations 2007.

Course Syllabus (Manual Handling)

• What is manual handling?

• Why manual handling injuries occur

• Spine anatomy & common injuries

• Biomechanics & how injuries happen

• Safe posture and good manual handling habits

• TILE risk assessment (Task, Individual, Load, Environment)

• Irish legislation & duties of employers and employees

• Avoiding and controlling risks

• Lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing & pulling techniques

• Handling unfamiliar or awkward loads

• Fitness, flexibility & injury prevention

• Practical demonstrations and guided practice

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

✓ Explain what manual handling is
✓ Identify common manual handling hazards
✓ Carry out a basic manual handling risk assessment
✓ Apply safe lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling techniques
✓ Reduce the risk of back and musculoskeletal injuries
✓ Understand legal responsibilities under Irish law
✓ Perform manual handling tasks confidently and correctly

Why Manual Handling Matters

Manual handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Ireland, accounting for nearly 30% of all reported accidents (HSA). These injuries are not just painful — they lead to lost workdays, reduced productivity, and long-term strain for employees. That’s why at SkillWise, we don’t believe in quick 30-minute online “certs.”
We take the time to ensure every participant understands, practices, and applies safe techniques that make a real difference. When you train with SkillWise, you’ll notice the difference — our sessions are interactive, practical, and focused on both compliance and wellbeing.

Manual Handling Course Aim

The aim of this SkillWise Manual Handling Course is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to carry out manual handling tasks safely and effectively. This course also ensures your organisation remains fully compliant with Health & Safety Authority (HSA)requirements.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the responsibilities of both employers and employees in relation to manual handling.

• Describe the structure and function of the spinal column, and explain its importance in safe lifting.

• Recognise the main hazards linked to manual handling tasks.

• Identify equipment that can reduce or eliminate manual handling risks.

• Appreciate the role of nutrition, fitness, and flexibility in supporting safe movement.

• Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques in line with best practice.

Who Should Attend

Suitable for employees working in:

• Warehousing & factories

• Construction & building sites

• Retail & hospitality

• Healthcare & childcare

• Agriculture

• Offices & delivery roles

Including:

• General employees

• Healthcare assistants & carers

• Childcare staff

• Tradespeople

• Delivery drivers

• Office staff

• First aiders & support staff

Note:
People Moving & Handling (Patient Handling) is a separate course for those working in healthcare environments.

Assessment

• Theory assessment: Multiple-choice questions

• Practical assessment: Demonstration of safe manual handling techniques

Online option:
Participants submit a short practical video demonstrating the techniques shown in the course.

Submission via:
• Email: training@skillwise.ie
• WhatsApp

In-person practical assessments are also available.

Certification

Participants receive a SkillWise Manual Handling Certificate, valid for 3 years, upon successful completion of theory and practical assessment.

All instructors are QQI Level 6 certified, and all training complies with HSA standards.

Why Choose SkillWise for Manual Handling Training in the Midlands?

SkillWise delivers professional, practical training across:

📍 Athlone
📍 Roscommon
📍 Longford
📍 Westmeath & the Midlands

You benefit from:

• Clear, practical instruction

• QQI-qualified instructors

• Real-world workplace examples

• High pass rates

• Small, supportive groups

• HSA-compliant certification

• Workplace compliance support

Course Details

📍 Location:
10 minutes outside Roscommon Town
20 minutes from Athlone
40 minutes from Longford

💶 Price: €40

⏱ Duration: 3 hours

📄 Invoice: Automatically issued upon booking

💻 Format options:

• Online self-paced course (5 modules) & Practical

• Guided video practice

• Mobile app access available

Book Your SkillWise Manual Handling Course

📞 089 941 4861
📧 training@skillwise.ie
🌐 www.skillwise.ie

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You might also be interested in our Patient Moving & Handling Course based in Roscommon, just 20 min outside Athlone, only 40 min from Longford. The location of our training facilities is beautiful—perfect for a small walk along the lake if you wish.