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Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness

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Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness

Course Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, issue and store ladders and step ladders as part of workplace activities or who needs familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations.

The purpose of the ladder and stepladder training course is to provide the candidates with information on the safe selection, use, maintenance, and storage of ladders (including extending ladders) and stepladders. This includes information on alternative working at height methods and equipment, ladder anchors, and harness systems.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements.
Equipment Requirements
If practical assessment is required, delegates should bring their own PPE and include suitable head protection, work gloves, hi vis vest and safety footwear. Please specify if practical assessment is required when booking. If practical is required, the client will need to provide equipment used within their organisation.

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: 8 classroom

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

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

Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A

CITB Support

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

Ladder / Step Ladder AwarenessCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with workplace activities when using ladder systems and to provide delegates with a good understanding of selecting appropriate ladder systems, inspection procedures, and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Legislation and Regulations affecting Work at Height
  • INDG455 Safe use of ladders and stepladders
  • Schedule 6 of the Work at Height Regulations
  • Classifications for ladders and step ladders in the workplace
  • Hazards associated with the use of Ladders and Step Ladders
  • Pre-use Ladder and Step Ladder Inspection
  • Correct Storage and Transport of Ladders

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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 Ladder/Step Ladder Awareness Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location and can be an awareness course (no practical) or include practical application.

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 Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness course is 8 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 ladder and stepladder training course is to provide the candidates with information on the safe selection, use, maintenance, and storage of ladders (including extending ladders) and stepladders. This includes information on alternative working at height methods and equipment, ladder anchors, and harness systems.

The Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, issue and store ladders and step ladders as part of workplace activities or who needs familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations.

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.