This course aims for delegates to have an understanding of requirements for planning, organising and supervising work at height. It also looks to provide options on how to comply with work at height hierarchy as well as a background of systems and equipment that can be used. Delegates will receive an understanding of the equipment standards to ensure usage within the intended purpose.
Theory
- Overview of legislation - Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations and The Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Risk assessments and work at height analysis
- Record keeping and inspection procedures
- Understanding of how to plan work at height in relation to hierarchy of measures
- Overview of collective measures - MEWPs, soft landing systems and scaffold systems
- Requirements of personal measures - work position, work restraint, rope access and fall arrest
- Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) use and limitations - fall arrest blocks, fixed fall arrest systems and lanyards
- Safe use of ladders
- Prevention of dropping objects
- Planning for evacuation and rescue when working at height
Who is this course for?
Designed for those who supervise, manage, or plan work at height activities.
It is suitable for roles such as:
- Site supervisors and team leaders
- Construction and maintenance managers
- Facilities and estates managers
- Health & Safety professionals
- Project managers overseeing work at height activities
- Contractors working on roofs, scaffolding, or elevated structures
Course Format (Important Information)
This course is available as both in-person and remote learning. For remote delegates, access to a suitable laptop or PC with a working webcam and audio are required, and cameras should remain on throughout the session and assessment.
Delegates will also need the ability to communicate with the instructor via microphone or chat function.
If these requirements cannot be met, delegates may not able to continue with the course.
Course Entry Criteria
All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. (A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height are available on request).
Additional Support
As a company that is committed to providing high quality
services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments
ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
On successful completion delegates will receive a certificate valid for three years.
Management of Work at Height Training Course FAQs
About the Course
Q1. What is the Management of Work at Height training course?
This is a theory-based course designed to help managers, supervisors, and those responsible for work at height understand how to plan, organise, and supervise work safely. It covers legal requirements, risk assessment, equipment selection, and safe systems of work.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q2. What topics are covered on the course?
Legislation, risk assessment, planning work at height, inspection and record keeping, hierarchy of control measures, and the safe use of equipment such as ladders, MEWPs, scaffolding systems, and personal fall protection equipment.
________________________________________________________________________
Q3. Why is Management of Work at Height training important?
Work at height activities can create serious risks if they are not properly planned or supervised. This training aims to help those responsible understand legal duties, identify hazards, and apply suitable control measures to support safer working practices and reduce the likelihood of incidents.
__________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q4. Who is this course for?
Anyone who supervises, manages or plans work at height operations. Including site supervisors, managers, project leads, facilities managers and health and safety professionals working across industries such as construction, utilities, manufacturing and similar sectors.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q5. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Delegates must also confirm they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that may prevent them from working at height. If you have any medical concerns of require adjustments, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006 before booking.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q6. Is this course classroom-based or practical?
This course is available both in-person or via a remote classroom.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q7. What do I need for the remote version of this course?
Access to a laptop or PC with a working webcam and audio/microphone. A stable internet connection is also required. Cameras must remain on throughout and be able to communicate by microphone or platform chat. If you have any questions about device requirements, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006.
________________________________________________________________________
Q8. What do I need to bring for the in-person version of this course?
As this is a theory-based course, PPE is not normally required. However, PPE may be needed for practical activities or where training takes place at one of our live operational sites. This will include a hi-vest or jacket, hard hat, safety gloves, eye protection, a long-sleeved top, and full-length trousers. Please contact us before your course start date to confirm whether PPE is require for your course.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Is lunch provided for the in-person course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q11. How is the course assessed?
Delegates will receive access to an assessment question paper through a link provided by the trainer.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What certification will I receive?
Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a digital certificate of attendance valid for three years. Paper certificates and photo ID cards are available at an additional cost If you would like to purchase a phyiscal certificate and/or photo ID card, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q13. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course aims for delegates to have an understanding of requirements for planning, organising and supervising work at height. It also looks to provide options on how to comply with work at height hierarchy as well as a background of systems and equipment that can be used. Delegates will receive an understanding of the equipment standards to ensure usage within the intended purpose.
Theory
- Overview of legislation - Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations and The Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Risk assessments and work at height analysis
- Record keeping and inspection procedures
- Understanding of how to plan work at height in relation to hierarchy of measures
- Overview of collective measures - MEWPs, soft landing systems and scaffold systems
- Requirements of personal measures - work position, work restraint, rope access and fall arrest
- Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) use and limitations - fall arrest blocks, fixed fall arrest systems and lanyards
- Safe use of ladders
- Prevention of dropping objects
- Planning for evacuation and rescue when working at height
Management of Work at Height Training Course FAQs
About the Course
Q1. What is the Management of Work at Height training course?
This is a theory-based course designed to help managers, supervisors, and those responsible for work at height understand how to plan, organise, and supervise work safely. It covers legal requirements, risk assessment, equipment selection, and safe systems of work.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q2. What topics are covered on the course?
Legislation, risk assessment, planning work at height, inspection and record keeping, hierarchy of control measures, and the safe use of equipment such as ladders, MEWPs, scaffolding systems, and personal fall protection equipment.
________________________________________________________________________
Q3. Why is Management of Work at Height training important?
Work at height activities can create serious risks if they are not properly planned or supervised. This training aims to help those responsible understand legal duties, identify hazards, and apply suitable control measures to support safer working practices and reduce the likelihood of incidents.
__________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q4. Who is this course for?
Anyone who supervises, manages or plans work at height operations. Including site supervisors, managers, project leads, facilities managers and health and safety professionals working across industries such as construction, utilities, manufacturing and similar sectors.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q5. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Delegates must also confirm they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that may prevent them from working at height. If you have any medical concerns of require adjustments, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006 before booking.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q6. Is this course classroom-based or practical?
This course is available both in-person or via a remote classroom.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q7. What do I need for the remote version of this course?
Access to a laptop or PC with a working webcam and audio/microphone. A stable internet connection is also required. Cameras must remain on throughout and be able to communicate by microphone or platform chat. If you have any questions about device requirements, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006.
________________________________________________________________________
Q8. What do I need to bring for the in-person version of this course?
As this is a theory-based course, PPE is not normally required. However, PPE may be needed for practical activities or where training takes place at one of our live operational sites. This will include a hi-vest or jacket, hard hat, safety gloves, eye protection, a long-sleeved top, and full-length trousers. Please contact us before your course start date to confirm whether PPE is require for your course.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Is lunch provided for the in-person course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q11. How is the course assessed?
Delegates will receive access to an assessment question paper through a link provided by the trainer.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What certification will I receive?
Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a digital certificate of attendance valid for three years. Paper certificates and photo ID cards are available at an additional cost If you would like to purchase a phyiscal certificate and/or photo ID card, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q13. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who is this course for?
Designed for those who supervise, manage, or plan work at height activities.
It is suitable for roles such as:
- Site supervisors and team leaders
- Construction and maintenance managers
- Facilities and estates managers
- Health & Safety professionals
- Project managers overseeing work at height activities
- Contractors working on roofs, scaffolding, or elevated structures
Course Format (Important Information)
This course is available as both in-person and remote learning. For remote delegates, access to a suitable laptop or PC with a working webcam and audio are required, and cameras should remain on throughout the session and assessment.
Delegates will also need the ability to communicate with the instructor via microphone or chat function.
If these requirements cannot be met, delegates may not able to continue with the course.
Course Entry Criteria
All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. (A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height are available on request).
Additional Support
As a company that is committed to providing high quality
services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments
ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
On successful completion delegates will receive a certificate valid for three years.
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