Health & Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Working at Heights and Ladder Safety Training

Give teams the confidence to assess risk, choose the right equipment and prevent falls whenever work involves ladders or height access.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Falls from height remain one of the most serious causes of workplace injury and death in the UK. This course helps employers and employees meet the Work at Height Regulations 2005 by covering hazard spotting, equipment choice and effective controls.

It covers a wide range of situations, from roof work and scaffolding to shelf stacking and window cleaning. The course works equally well as induction training or a periodic refresher for anyone who carries out work at height.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify activities that legally count as work at height
  • Explain employer and employee duties under the 2005 regulations
  • Recognise hazards linked to ladders, scaffolds and platforms
  • Apply a structured risk assessment to height-based tasks
  • Select suitable access equipment for different jobs
  • Describe control measures that reduce the risk of falls
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees and contractors carrying out work at height
  • Employers with responsibility for site safety
  • Roofers, window cleaners and solar panel installers
  • Staff involved in shelf stacking or machine maintenance
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Working at height and the law
  2. 02 Employer and employee responsibilities
  3. 03 Recognising hazards and understanding risk
  4. 04 Risk assessment for height-based tasks
  5. 05 Selecting and using access equipment safely
  6. 06 Control strategies and accident prevention
Assessment

How competence is checked

The course ends with a final assessment that checks understanding of risk assessment and safe access before the certificate is issued.

Certificate

What learners receive

A personalised, CPD accredited certificate is available to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Working at Heights and Ladder Safety Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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