Working at Height

What is this course?

An awareness-level course for employees and new starters in any workplace, covering why falls from height remain the single biggest cause of workplace deaths in the UK, and what the law requires to prevent them.

Quick Facts

Price: £30 + VAT per learner
Duration: 20–30 minutes, self-paced
Certification: digital certificate, issued immediately on passing
Validity: 1 year

Why Falls From Height Matter — the hierarchy of controls
Ladders & Stepladders
Scaffolds & Platforms
Fall Protection Equipment — harnesses, fitting, and rescue planning
Falling Objects & Fragile Surfaces
Planning & Inspection
A branching scenario challenge, where the learner's choices change the outcome

A 20-question, auto-graded quiz. Pass mark: 80% (16 out of 20). Results and a digital certificate are issued immediately.

Anyone who works at height, or near height-related hazards, including new starters needing a foundational awareness course, or existing staff needing a refresher.

Course Content

Why Falls From Height Matter — the hierarchy of controls
Ladders & Stepladders
Scaffolds & Platforms
Fall Protection Equipment — harnesses, fitting, and rescue planning
Falling Objects & Fragile Surfaces
Planning & Inspection
A branching scenario challenge, where the learner's choices change the outcome

Assessment

A 20-question, auto-graded quiz. Pass mark: 80% (16 out of 20). Results and a digital certificate are issued immediately.

Suitable For

Anyone who works at height, or near height-related hazards, including new starters needing a foundational awareness course, or existing staff needing a refresher.

FAQs

How is this different from your classroom Working at Height course?

This eLearning version is a self-paced awareness course covering the same core principles as our classroom course.

What happens if I don't pass?

You'll be able to review the relevant sections and retake the quiz.

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