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Working at Height Awareness in Construction

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Working at Height Awareness in Construction (Scaffold, Towers and MEWP safe working practices)

Course Information

This course is aimed at anyone who may be required to work or supervise others working at heights or who needs familiarisation with the necessary regulations and control measures to meet the hierarchy of control for working at heights.

The purpose of the Working at Heights Awareness Training Course is to develop the candidates knowledge on the requirements of the Working at Heights Regulation so they will be able to assess the relevant risk within their own working environment and be able to select the most appropriate equipment as per their organisation's safe systems of work, as well as how to identify faults and report them accordingly.

The course is suitable for managers, supervisors, and operatives who may be required to work below, at, or above ground level.

Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.

Ken Wood & Sons Construction

Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: Half day

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers:  1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.

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Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A

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Net Cost to You

£945 + VAT

Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available

Please note:

  • Funding is subject to CITB eligibility checks.
  • Final price may vary based on your location and will be confirmed at the time of booking.

How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered:

In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

This is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Working at Height Awareness in ConstructionCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to provide the necessary training to be able to work in line with the Work at Height Regulations. The delegates will understand and follow the hierarchy for managing risks from work at heights and take the necessary steps to avoid, prevent, and minimise those risks.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Work at Height Regulations
  • Understand the legal requirements and responsibilities of working at height
  • Identify causes and types of hazards when working at height
  • Understand the duties required of a responsible person
  • Understand work at height equipment inspections and defect reporting procedures
  • Understand the hierarchy of control for work at height
  • Safe working practices involved when working with Scaffolding, Tower scaffolds and Mobile Elevating Work platforms (MEWP's)
  • Understand work at height alternatives, including low level work equipment
  • Equipment selection and inspection procedures
  • Theory test

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Working at Height Awareness course is a classroom-based course with demonstrations and tutorials. It also includes a theory exercise in the inspection and selection of equipment.

This course can be adapted to suit the client's requirements. Training can be delivered on site using the client's training room or at a convenient, suitable location.

Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.

This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 to 4 hours).

The maximum number of delegates for the Working at Height Awareness course is 15 face-to-face.

No, this course will be delivered on a day rate and can be paired with another half day course on the same day for the day rate specified for the course.

There are no mandatory renewal or refresher for this standard.

The purpose of the Working at Heights Awareness Training Course is to develop the candidates knowledge on the requirements of the Working at Heights Regulation so they will be able to assess the relevant risk within their own working environment and be able to select the most appropriate equipment as per their organisation's safe systems of work, as well as how to identify faults and report them accordingly.

The course is suitable for managers, supervisors, and operatives who may be required to work below, at, or above ground level and anyone who may be required to work or supervise others working at heights or who needs familiarisation with the necessary regulations and control measures to meet the hierarchy of control for working at heights.

Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all courses are conducted, assessed/marked and certificated in English.

To successfully complete the course, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:

  • Undertake the course requirements
  • Understand the course they are registered for
  • Recognise the purpose of undertaking it

For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.

No, this course is not grant eligible.

Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon successful completion of the course. 

While it is not a regulated qualification, it is designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development.

Yes, the certificate will have an expiration date of 3 years from completion date of the course.

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Get in touch or call us on 01623 287830.