Course Overview
This course will give you foundation training and assessment in Safe Working at Height and is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or, if you wish to refresh your skills, we offer a short duration course.
Course Content
By the end of this training course, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities when working at height
- Be able to define height work and identify the hazards of work above ground level and outline the general requirements necessary to control them
- Be able to identify accident causation in work at height
- Have an appreciation of planning and organisation of work at height
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for safe working at height use
- Demonstrate working at height and explain all safety issues that could arise.
Assessment
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests.
Duration
1/2 day
Maximum Delegates
10
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates