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Manual Handling Awareness Course
Take the course online. Download your certificate once you pass.
About 30 minutes of online learning, followed by a final test.
$49 NZD
Everything includedCourse, final test & certificate
14-day money-back guarantee · No subscription
- 30 minutesonline, on any device
- EnglishLearn in your language
- Final testIncluded in the price
- 3-year certificatePDF download after passing
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Short voiced lessons.Learn at your own pace on your phone.
Course in English
Certificate issued after passing the test.
Course in English
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The price
Everything included
One payment. No subscription, no renewal fee.
- Course in English
- Short online final test
- Your certificate after passing
- Instant PDF download
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to Manual Handling
Handling tasks, injuries and responsibilities at work.
- Your Back and How It Gets Injured
The spine, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- Assessing the Risk
Look at the task, the individual, the load and the environment.
- Principles of Safe Manual Handling
Stable posture, a firm grip and control of the load.
How it works
Three simple steps to your certificate
- 01
Complete the course
30 minutes, any device.
- 02
Pass the final test
A short online test on any device.
- 03
Receive your certificate
Download your PDF straight away.
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The course
What you’ll learn — 4 modules
Short, voiced lessons you can take on your phone, followed by a final test.
- 1
Introduction to Manual Handling
Handling tasks, injuries and responsibilities at work.
- 2
Your Back and How It Gets Injured
The spine, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- 3
Assessing the Risk
Look at the task, the individual, the load and the environment.
- 4
Principles of Safe Manual Handling
Stable posture, a firm grip and control of the load.
Module 1 is free to try — no account needed.
Allow 30 minutes for the online theory, plus a short final test.
The certificate
What you receive
Issued to your account as soon as you pass the final test. Download it as a PDF, print it, or send it straight to your employer.
- Issued
- Immediately after you pass the final test
- Format
- PDF download from your account, plus a copy by email
- Shows
- Your name, the course and its curriculum, a validation code, and the starting and expiry dates
- Validity
- Your certificate carries a starting date and an expiry date. Health and safety law in New Zealand does not set a fixed expiry date for manual handling training; how often to refresh depends on your workplace risk assessment. Your certificate shows a start date and an expiry date (3 years), which is the point at which we recommend you refresh.
- Access
- Stays in your account for life — re-download any time, at no cost
Safety Courses New Zealand issues this certificate as the training provider. WorkSafe New Zealand do not approve, accredit or endorse manual handling courses or providers, and this certificate does not claim otherwise.
Who it’s for
Made for people who lift at work
If moving loads by hand is part of your job, this course is for you.
Warehouse, retail & office
Stock, deliveries, boxes, equipment and everyday lifting on the floor.
Healthcare & care
Awareness training that sits alongside your patient-handling procedures.
Construction & trades
Materials, tools and awkward loads on site.
Anyone who lifts
New starters, contractors, agency staff and anyone due a refresher.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try the course before paying?
Yes. Module 1 is free to try on this page, with no account or card needed. The full course, final test and certificate cost $49 NZD.
How long does the course take?
Allow around 30 minutes for the online theory, plus a short final test.
Can I learn in my own language?
The course is in English. Other languages are not available on this site yet.
Will my employer accept this certificate?
Acceptance depends on your employer and the tasks you do. If you need training for a specific job, check with your employer before buying. This course does not replace task-specific instruction at work.
How long is the certificate valid for?
Your certificate is valid for 3 years. Your employer may require refresher training sooner if your work or equipment changes.
When do I get my certificate?
As soon as you pass the final test you can download your certificate from your account.
Can I do the whole thing on my phone?
Yes. The lessons, the final test and the certificate download all work on a phone.
What if the course is not what I expected?
Email us within 14 days of your purchase and we will refund you in full. You do not need to give a reason. This guarantee is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986.
Are there any extra fees?
No. $49 NZD covers the course, the final test and your certificate. There is no subscription and no renewal charge.
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Our 14-day guarantee & your cancellation rights
Our 14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not happy with the course, email us within 14 days of your purchase and we will refund you in full. You do not need to give a reason.
Your statutory cancellation rights. Under the European Union (Consumer Information, Cancellation and Other Rights) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 484 of 2013) you normally have 14 days to withdraw from a distance contract. Because this course is digital content supplied immediately, that statutory right ends once you expressly consent to immediate access and acknowledge that you will lose the withdrawal right — you are asked to confirm both at checkout before the course opens. The guarantee above is offered voluntarily in addition to those rights and does not restrict them.
Course suitability & workplace training
This course is intended for lower-risk manual handling. Your employer should assess the real tasks you do and decide what instruction is needed. Patient handling, heavy or awkward loads and higher-risk work may need additional task-specific, in-person training. A certificate does not replace a workplace risk assessment.
For guidance on workplace training, read WorkSafe New Zealand guidance .
Online training across all of New Zealand
Wherever you work in New Zealand, your course is available. Start online, learn at your own pace on any device and receive your certificate after completing the course requirements.
- Every city, town and remote community
- Available nationwide
- Instant PDF certificate
- Any device, anytime
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