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Working at Height — Online Training Course

This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. The term work at height applies to a wide range of situations ranging from the obvious ones like working on platforms, ladders, scaffolds or stages to working alongside deep trenches. This is because the crucial thing to understand about work at height is that it’s not how far you climb, but how far you can fall. ‘Falls’ doesn’t just mean people falling from heights. If materials or equipment fall, that will obviously present an equally dangerous hazard to anyone below. All working at height situations are covered by health and safety legislation. Chief among these is the Work at Height Regulations 2005. These regulations confer legal duties on employers and employees to assess, control and minimise risks and hazards from work at height. This course covers topics including the dangers of working at height, the regulations, the hierarchy of controls, assessing risk and much more. It’s vital to understand all this because as I’m sure you’ll know, working at height can be extremely dangerous. Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include working at height you will also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.

Working at Height

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  • CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved

  • 100% online — study at your own pace, on any device

  • Duration: approximately 105 minutes

  • Delivered via our trusted eLearning partner, VideoTile Learning

  • 10 interactive modules with end-of-module assessments

  • Certificate issued on successful completion

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Working at Height

  • CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved

  • Study Method — 100% Online

  • Duration — 105 minutes

  • Certificate on Completion

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify legal duties of employers and employees.

  • Assess the risks of working at height.

  • Look at controls and measures that can be put in place to minimise those risks.

  • Identify correct procedures and the regulations covering them including Working at Height

  • Identify the use of suitable equipment.

Course Modules

This course is made up of 10 modules:

  • Introducing Work at Height

  • The Dangers of Work at Height

  • The Work at Height Regulations

  • Summary of Duty Holder's Responsibilities

  • Employer's Responsibilities

  • The Hierarchy of Control

  • Avoiding Work at Height Wherever Possible

  • Prevent Risk of Falls

  • Minimise Consequences

  • The Risk Assessment

Assessment: Each module ends with a multiple-choice assessment. You must achieve a pass mark of 70% to progress to the next module.

Certification: On successful completion, you will receive a certificate confirming your achievement.

How long does the Working at Height course take?

The course takes approximately 105 minutes to complete. It is entirely self-paced, so you can fit it around your work schedule.

Is this course fully online?

Yes. The course is 100% online and can be accessed on any device with an internet connection. There is no need for classroom attendance.

What certificate will I receive?

On successful completion of the Working at Height course, you will receive a downloadable certificate that you can share with your employer as evidence of training.

What is the pass mark?

Each module has a 70% pass mark which must be achieved before progressing to the next module.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height.

Can I buy this course for my team?

Yes. We offer group enrolments and volume discounts for teams of five or more. Contact us at info@yorkgreen.uk or book a call to discuss your training needs.

What are the technical requirements?

The course is browser-based — no software installation needed. You will need an up-to-date web browser, a stable internet connection (3Mb+), and 1GB+ RAM.

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