Description
The Working at Height and Confined Spaces course is essential training for anyone who works in high-risk work environments, such as scaffolders, window cleaners and construction project managers. This course covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, taking a look at safety legislation in England and Wales.
In this course, you will learn the definition of a confined space and what heights are considered unsafe to work at. It includes best practices for ensuring a hazard-free working environment, from conducting risk assessments to emergency procedures and the different types of PPE.
By the end of this course, you will have the practical skills and knowledge to ensure a safe system of work, as well as train and supervise others to make sure that safety requirements in the workplace are met at all times. This course has been specially designed in compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, providing accredited competency training.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This health and safety training course is ideal for anyone who works in high-risk working environments that require them to work in confined spaces or at height. This includes:
Construction workers
Health & Safety Managers
Warehouse Operatives
Window cleaners
Miners
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your Working at Heights and Confined Space course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Explain what is considered a “confined space” and what the minimum height is to be considered as dangerous.
Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the risks of working at height & confined spaces
Assess risk in the working environment and ensure it is safe for their team
Review risk assessment regularly and record key findings
Use PPE correctly and understand the types of PPE for working at height and in confined spaces
Understand the role and responsibilities of employers and employees
Comply with UK health and safety regulations and legislation
Train and monitor staff to ensure that they are following health & safety best practices
Identify the considerable hazards before entering confined spaces
Implement a safe system of work, take control in a fire emergency and provide quality first aid treatment to any injured persons
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Working at Heights and Confined Space course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction, Regulations and Duties
Module 2: Assessment and Prevention of the Risks
Module 3: Work at Height Equipment
Module 4: Working in Confined Spaces and the Laws
Module 5: Risk Assessment
Module 6: Control Measures
Module 7: Emergency Procedures
