Corporate Training Only – Not for Individual Enrollment
Accreditation: Highfield International
Duration: 1 Day (Minimum 6 Guided Learning Hours)
Delivery Mode: Onsite Practical & Theory / Live Online (with proctored exam option)
Qualification Level: Level 2 (International – Non-RQF)

Target Audience:

• Construction Workers
• Maintenance Crews
• Scaffolders and Industrial Cleaners
• Site Engineers and Supervisors
• Anyone required to work at height in their job role

Training Objectives:

• Understand the risks and legal responsibilities when working at height
• Learn to identify suitable equipment and control measures
• Reduce fall-related accidents through proper safety practices
• Prepare for emergency procedures involving height-related incidents

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• State employer and employee responsibilities
• Identify hazards and risks when working at height
• Describe control measures, including fall prevention systems
• Use ladders and other access equipment safely
• Outline emergency rescue procedures

Course Outline / Units Covered:

Unit 1: Understanding Work at Height

• What is considered "work at height"
• Legal and regulatory context (UK WAHR, ILO guidelines, local laws)
• Responsibilities of employers and employees

Unit 2: Risk Assessment for Work at Height

• Identifying hazards and risk factors
• Weather, surface stability, equipment condition
• Hierarchy of control measures
• Preventive vs. protective measures

Unit 3: Equipment and Safety Systems

• Types of equipment: ladders, scaffolding, MEWPs, platforms
• Fall prevention vs. fall arrest systems
• PPE selection, usage, and maintenance

Unit 4: Safe Working Practices

• Planning and supervising work at height
• Permit to work systems
• Inspection and record keeping
• Common causes of falls and how to avoid them

Unit 5: Emergency Procedures

• • Incident response and rescue planning
  • Suspension trauma basics
  • Roles and responsibilities during a fall-related emergency

Assessment Method:

• Written Exam: Multiple-choice (duration: 30–45 minutes)
• Pass Mark: Typically 60% or higher
• Optional: Practical observation (if training delivered onsite)

Certification:

• Highfield Level 2 International Award in Work at Height (valid for 3 years)
• Digital or printed certificate issued by HABC (Highfield International)