Safe Work at Height
This 1-day course covers the basics of working at height through theory and practical sessions covering a broad scope of standard work at height equipment and techniques.
Understanding Planning, Supervising and Managing Work at Height, City & Guilds, 6144-31
Course length
16 hours (2 days)
Instructor
1:8
Period of validity
Unlimited
Certification
Outreach Rescue Certificate of Achievement or a City & Guilds Level 3 Award (6144-31) for an additional fee.
Venue
Outreach Rescue, Tan-y-Bwlch Centre, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY
Managing Work at Height
Goal
To equip supervisors and managers with the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safe planning, supervision, and management of work at height activities.
Target group
This course is for managers and supervisors that are responsible for planning, supervising and managing work at height.
Highlights
Provides a clear understanding of the principles of work at height and associated risks.
Includes practical assignments for planning and supervising work at height.
Focuses on legislative compliance and best practices for managing high-risk tasks.
Description
This 2-day course has been developed in conjunction with industry experts, to provide the knowledge for planning, supervising and managing working at height.
This two-day course covers health and safety regulatory requirements, selecting staff and equipment, producing work schedules and site supervision for work at height. The course is classroom-based, and firstly educates delegates in best practice for working at height, and then continues to how to produce suitable documentation for works. Delegates are assessed by means of a written exam and must produce an assignment. Successful delegates are suitably qualified for positions requiring supervision and management of activities involving work at height.
Compliance
Work at Height Regulations 2005, LOLER, PUWER, PPE Regs, Management of Health and Safety at Work Act, Health and Safety at Work Act
Previous knowledge
No previous knowledge or experience required. though prior knowledge of Work at Height is beneficial
Requirements
Participants should be aged 18+ with the ability to participate in assignments and complete written assessments.
Progression
Recertification & Refresher training is recommended every 3 years by means of re-attending this course. Though this award does not expire.
Theoretical elements
- This course is classroom based and covers legislation, the work at height hierarchy, PPE, risk assessing, personnel competencies, rescue considerations and the development of documentation for the workplace.
- This course is assessed by means of a written exam paper and the completion of a work assignment which is completed during the course.
Practical elements
- There are no practical training elements to this course.
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