The Working at Height Training course is an in-depth training course for those who work at height or supervise those who work at height. You will learn about the legal requirements for employers and employees, HSE law, personal protective equipment and much more.

Those who work in the construction industry must be aware of the health and safety hazards involved, and their legal responsibilities in the workplace. Working at height comes with many risks, and it’s vital to have the right measures in place to work safely and diligently.

This course explores the most common causes of falls from height, how to identify and evaluate health and safety risks in the workplace, and what to do in the case of an emergency. You will also get step-by-step guidance on how to implement an effective emergency rescue plan and conduct thorough risk assessments.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Complies with The Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• Discounts on bulk purchases
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

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Who should take the course

This in-depth training course is suitable for those who work at height or are responsible for supervising those who work at height. It is also ideal for professionals in the construction industry who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of health and safety compliance in accordance with HSE law. Construction Workers, Window Cleaners, Crane Operators will highly be benefitted from the course.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate that they;

• Understand the health and safety hazards of working at height
• Learn about HSE law and legal requirements for employers and employees
• Explore the main causes of falls from height and prevention measures
• Get step-by-step guidance on how to conduct a risk assessment
• Be able to identify and evaluate health and safety risk in the workplace
• Know the safety control measures for roofs, vehicles and fragile surfaces
• Learn how to create an effective workplace emergency rescue plan
• Broaden your understanding of personal protection equipment (PPE)

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction, Regulations and Duties

Module one clarifies the definition of “Working at Height”, and provides statistics for the most commonly experienced incidents in the UK. We also look at the UK regulations (WAHR 2005) that govern this work and the legal responsibilities that employees and employers hold with this type of work.

Module 02: Assessment and Prevention

In Module two, we explore the full process of applying risk assessment to planned work, where height-related tasks are required to be performed. It details the many types of hazards you can expect to encounter and how to prevent or minimise the opportunity for any harm to befall anyone. 

Module 03: Work at Height Equipment

In Module Three, the course examines the many types of equipment that a worker can expect to use during work at height. This leads to guidelines of how best to use devices such as MAWPs and Scaffolding, and the crucial inspection pointers for devices such as step-ladders and podium steps.