Working at Height

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed to increase awareness of safety considerations whilst working at height, including the importance of the equipment used and how to ensure a safe working environment.

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF) is ideal for those who work, or are aspiring to work in any type of environment that may require them to work at height, such as: construction, agriculture, forestry, factories and warehouses.

During this 3 hour course, candidates will focus on the safety considerations, legal obligations, control measures and reporting procedures for working at height.

What’s Covered?

• Legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities when working at height
• The consequences of non-compliance
• Safe working practices when working at height
• How to reduce the risks from:
• Weather conditions
• Working environments
• Others working at height
• Falling objects
• Fragile surfaces
• Importance of risk assessments
• Rescue plan requirements
• Types of equipment and testing requirements
• Identifying safety precautions when using equipment
• Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty

Assessment method.

This qualification is assessed by a multiple choice question paper that must be completed under ‘examination’ conditions. The maximum time allowed is 25 minutes, the minimum pass mark is 10 out of 15.