SA005 Smart Awards – Safe Moving & Handling Training in Portadown, Northern Ireland

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Price: £250 (ex VAT)

OH Safety in Portadown delivers the SA005 Smart Awards – Safe Moving and Handling course for individuals working, or preparing to work, in the construction and utilities industries. This qualification provides the essential knowledge, awareness, and practical skills needed to move and handle equipment safely in line with legal and industry standards.

Whether you are new to the industry or currently employed in construction or utilities, this course ensures you understand how to work safely and minimise the risk of injury.

Who Should Attend?

This accreditation is suitable for:

• Individuals entering the construction or utilities sectors
• Existing workers looking to refresh or improve manual handling skills
• Operatives required to move, lift, or carry materials or equipment
• Anyone who needs an industry-recognised moving and handling qualification

Ideal for reducing workplace injuries commonly associated with poor manual handling techniques.

Course Aim

The aim of the SA005 Safe Moving & Handling course is to teach learners safe lifting and handling methods specific to construction and utility environments. The course provides:

• Knowledge of safe handling principles

• Awareness of risks and hazards

• Practical skills to perform handling tasks safely

• Understanding of legislative requirements and best practice

Learners will gain practical confidence to reduce risk, prevent injury, and meet workplace safety obligations.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Know the hazards and risk factors associated with moving and handling.
• Know the hazards and risk factors associated with unsafe moving and handling.
• Know the principles of safe moving and handling.
• Have the ability to move and handle equipment safely.
• Know relevant health and safety legislation and good industry practice in relation to moving and handling.

Assessment Method

The SA005 includes both practical and theory assessment:

Practical Assessment

Learners must demonstrate safe handling techniques in real or simulated work scenarios.

Theory Assessment

A multiple-choice test designed to confirm understanding of hazards, legislation, and best practice.

Both assessments must be passed to achieve accreditation.

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive a Smart Awards SA005 Safe Moving & Handling Certificate, valid for 3 years.

To maintain competence and compliance, learners must complete a refresher course before the certificate expires.