Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF)

Key Course Facts:

Course Duration:

1/2 Days.

Valid For:

3 Years

Course Rate:

£70 (open Course)

Course Dates & location:

Thursday 28th March 2024 – (Ower, Hampshire)

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Course Info:

Who is the course for?

The QA 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: building and construction, agriculture, forestry, factories, warehouses and more.

During this half day course, candidates will focus on the safety considerations, legal obligations, control measures and reporting procedures for working at height; leaving the course with knowledge of a wide variety of equipment and the principles used to ensure safe working at height.

What does the course cover?

  • 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
  • Selecting appropriate equipment
  • Identifying safety precautions when using equipment
  • Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty

 

Assessing learning outcomes

  • 1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper).

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