This course will give you foundation training and assessment in Safe Working at Height and is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or, if you wish to refresh your skills, we offer a short duration course.
By the end of this training course, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities when working at height
- Be able to define height work and identify the hazards of work above ground level and outline the general requirements necessary to control them
- Be able to identify accident causation in work at height
- Have an appreciation of planning and organisation of work at height
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for safe working at height use
- Demonstrate working at height and explain all safety issues that could arise.
Assessment
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests.
Entry Requirements
For learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or for those requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ displayed on their card they must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
