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Lantra Manual handling awareness MAN02
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
Novice Training Course Duration
1/2 Day
Novice Candidate Numbers
10
Experience Worker Tests per day
10
Variations
- Manual handling awareness
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is manual handling?
Manual handling means transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving loads. A load can be an object, person, or animal
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operative
- State the definition of manual handling, the main causes of manual handling injuries and the reason for manual handling training
- Describe the function and shape of the human spin
- Describe the function of the interverbal discs
- Understand the effects of static loading and the risks involved in the team lifting
- Demonstrate an understanding of formal and dynamic risk assessment
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for manual handling operations
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Describe and demonstrate safe handling techniques and mechanical aids
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Risk assessment completed
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Practical assessment criteria
- Classroom type
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Where can Tuppco deliver onsite training courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The goal of the Lantra MAN02 Manual Handling Awareness course with TUPPCO Training is to ensure participants understand the safe, efficient, and legally compliant methods of lifting and moving loads in the workplace.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand manual handling regulations and employer responsibilities
- Recognise common causes of injuries related to manual handling
- Learn how to assess loads and identify hazards
- Understand the principles of good posture, lifting techniques, and safe body mechanics
- Develop confidence to use practical manual handling techniques
- Learn how to avoid unnecessary lifting by using equipment or better planning
By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply safe manual handling techniques, reducing the risk of injury and improving workplace safety.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Manual Handling Awareness (MAN02) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Lantra Awards certificate. This qualification confirms that participants understand the principles of safe manual handling, including how to reduce injury risks and apply best practice techniques in the workplace.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Lantra Awards MAN02 Certificate
- Evidence of understanding safe lifting and handling techniques
- Knowledge of risk assessment, posture, and safe movement principles
- Awareness of how to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
- A nationally recognised qualification suitable for all industries
Who the Award Is For:
This course is ideal for anyone involved in manual labour, including warehouse staff, grounds teams, construction operatives, agricultural workers, office staff handling deliveries, and anyone responsible for moving loads by hand.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Manual Handling Awareness (MAN02) course with TUPPCO Training is typically completed in half a day, making it a quick yet essential training session for any business.
Course Duration Overview:
- Total training time: ½ day
- Covers: theory, hazard awareness, safe lifting demonstrations, and practical technique guidance
- Delivered by experienced TUPPCO Training instructors
- Flexible scheduling, with on-site delivery available anywhere in the UK
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training provides the MAN02 Manual Handling Awareness course directly at your workplace, ensuring training is fully relevant to the loads, tasks, and manual activities your staff perform daily. This approach improves safety, reduces manual handling injuries, and supports legal compliance.
Why On-Site Training Works
- Training tailored to your workplace tasks and load types
- Staff practise real movements used in their day-to-day roles
- Flexible scheduling to minimise disruption
- Reduces the risk of workplace injuries and claims
- Delivered by knowledgeable TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable For:
- Warehouses & logistics
- Construction & trades
- Agriculture & estates
- Offices, schools, retail, and hospitality
TUPPCO Training delivers across the UK, including the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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