How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance (in Ireland the course is called Lifting Equipment Safety). You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

LOLER Awareness

Name: LOLER Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

Lifting equipment and the law, thorough examination, safe working loads, planning lifts and pre-use checks.

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About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 12 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Staff who use hoists, goods lifts, tail lifts, cranes or lifting accessories, and their supervisors.

The 3 modules

Print the syllabus

01
Lifting equipment and the law
Lifting equipment is any equipment used at work to lift or lower loads, including people.
02
Planning and carrying out lifts
Every lifting operation must be planned, supervised and carried out safely.
03
Everyday lifting equipment in hospitality, retail and care
Many workplaces have lifting equipment without thinking of it: goods lifts, tail lifts, dumb waiters and patient hoists.

Course content based on the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and HSE guidance.

The final test

12 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 9 correct answers (75%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
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Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: LOLER Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole LOLER Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about LOLER awareness

Who is this course for?: Staff who use hoists, goods lifts, tail lifts, cranes or lifting accessories, and their supervisors.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance (in Ireland the course is called Lifting Equipment Safety). You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.