Working at Heights Diploma

Master safe working at heights with essential knowledge and risk management skills.

Course Overview
Working at heights presents unique challenges that demand thorough understanding and careful planning. This diploma offers a detailed exploration of key principles, from identifying risks to selecting appropriate equipment, ensuring learners gain a solid foundation in working safely at elevated locations.

Through focused study on risk assessment and safe practices, you will develop the confidence to plan and execute tasks at height with due diligence. The course also examines various environments where working at height is common, tailoring approaches to meet specific challenges effectively and responsibly.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify hazards related to working at height in various settings.
• Understand effective risk assessment and planning methods.
• Recognise different equipment used for working at height.
• Apply safe practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Adapt procedures for specific working at height environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulations related to working at height.

Course Curriculum

1. Module 1_ Introduction to Working at Height
2. Module 2_ Risk Assessment and Planning
3. Module 3_ Working at Height Equipment
4. Module 4_ Safe Practices for Working at Height
5. Module 5_ Working at Height in Specific Environments

Who is this Course For?

• Individuals responsible for planning tasks involving work at height.
• Safety officers seeking to enhance knowledge of height safety.
• Site managers overseeing construction or maintenance projects.
• Supervisors requiring updated practices for working at height.
• Workers aiming to understand equipment and safety procedures.
• Employers wishing to improve workplace height safety awareness.
• Anyone involved in environments where working at height occurs.
• Those preparing for health and safety roles in construction.

Career Path

• Health and Safety Advisor — Average salary: £35,000 per year
• Construction Site Supervisor — Average salary: £32,000 per year
• Safety Compliance Officer — Average salary: £30,000 per year
• Risk Assessment Consultant — Average salary: £38,000 per year
• Facilities Manager — Average salary: £40,000 per year
• Maintenance Manager — Average salary: £36,000 per year