Why should I study working at height?

Each year around 40 people die as a result of falling from height in the UK. This working at height awareness course provides awareness of the many dangers associated with working at height as well as offering practical guidance on how these risks may be reduced. This course is ideal for anyone who has to work at height as part of their role or for managers who have employees that work at height.

This online working at height course looks into the legislative requirements for working at height as well as the responsibilities of the employer and employees. The course covers the hierarchy of fall control which provides a process for determining the safest way to carry out any work at height operation. Finally, the course looks into common types of work at height equipment as well their associated hazards. This course is 100% online and uses videos, interactive tasks, written guidance and tests to maximise you’re learning.

To complete the course, it takes around 2 hours and you must pass the final multiple-choice test. After this you will have instant access to your certificate.

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What's involved?

Unit 1 – Introduction to Working at Height

The first unit looks at what is considered as working at height, why working at height safely is so important, deaths cause by working at height and real-life case studies.

Unit 2 – Working at Height Legislation

In this unit we look at the legislation that applies to working at height and the responsibilities of the employer and employees.

Unit 3 – The Hierarchy of Control

In this unit we look at what the hierarchy of control measures are and how they can be applied to working at height, types of collective measures and types of individual measures.

Unit 4 – Work at Height Equipment

In this unit we cover the basics of common work at height equipment such as ladders, MEWPS, Scaffolding, trestles, restraint systems and fall arrest systems. We also look at the purpose of each piece of equipment as well as the associated.

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How does it work?

Instant access to your course

During the purchase process you will create your own account. Once you have bought your courses you will have instant access to their content from your unique user portal. You will also be sent a copy of the invoice via email for your records (this can also be found in your user portal).

How to complete your course

Each course is broken down into manageable units which contain videos, diagrams, written content, and a range of interactive activities such as quizzes to reinforce your learning.

Assessment

Once you have completed all the content of a course, you will have the option to take the final test, which will check your knowledge from all the units. To complete the course, and gain your certificate, you must achieve at least 80% in the final multiple-choice quiz.

Getting your certificate

Once you have successfully completed your course and passed the final test you will have instant access to a downloadable PDF certificate. This will also be accessible from your user portal section any time you log in. Your certificate will have a unique ID which can be checked with us if needed.

FAQs

How long does the course take to complete?

This course takes 2 hours to complete, and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can complete the course at your own pace. And don’t worry, you can pause and come back to where you left off whenever you like. This means you can fit the course around your other commitments easily.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. This certificate has a unique ID, so that it can be verified with us if needed.

How long does the certificate last?

We generally recommend taking each course at least once every 2 years. Although, some employers and industries may require you to complete training more frequently, as such please check with your employer if you are unsure.

What are the benefits of completing this course online?

Completing the course online allows you to study in your own time and at your own pace. You can complete the units at a time to suit you and revisit the content as much as you need. This will give you a more engaging learning experience and allow you to interact and learn the content easier.

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