Safe Work at Height
1 day
1:8 Trainer to Learner Ratio
Course code: SWAH
Training delivered at your site or ours
This course is designed to reach a wide audience working in a variety of fields that are required to work at height. Our Safe Work at Height course focuses on the skills and underpinning knowledge needed to safely and effectively work at height using a range of methods.
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Please also feel free to check out our upcoming open courses, perfect for smaller groups or individuals
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who needs to work at height as part of their job. These may include: engineers, electricians, builders, cleaners, painters, electricians and plant operators to name but a few.
Prerequisites
Course participants must be a minimum of 18 years old and medically fit and healthy. Learners must also provide their own basic PPE, including, non-slip work gloves, eye protection, suitable outdoor clothing and safety footwear. Learners will also be required to provide proof of identity at the start of their training.
Content
This course covers the practical application of the Working at Height Regulations including, fall prevention, legislation and inspection. The course will also cover the practical and safe use of personal fall protection equipment including harness and lanyard, fall restraint, fall arrest, working safely and assessing risk.
Assessment
The course is assessed using practical demonstration and verbal reasoning throughout. This course culminates in a summative multi choice assessment paper with an 85% pass mark.
Certification
Successful learners will be issued with an STC Safe Work at Height certificate and photo ID card valid for 3 years from the date of assessment; annual refreshers are recommended.
This course is delivered in accordance with BS8454:2006 “Code of practice for the delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue”.