Working at Height Level 2 (VTQ)

Online & Classroom Training Course

Many industries need working at heights training to ensure the safety of all staff when any procedure is taking place. This working at heights level 2 course covers working with ladders and step ladders as well as harness systems.

Learn about your obligations to Health and Safety in the workplace and reduce accidents in your workplace. Follows the HSE recommendations and guidelines to ensure compliance under the working at height regulations. Mapped to regulated level 2 Working at Height course.

Complete the course online or contact us if you prefer a classroom course at your workplace.

We also have a basic awareness level of this course for those who do not need to actually use harnesses.

£24.95 + VAT
150 Ratings
£24.95 + VAT
CPD Certified Provider of Training Excellence Online Training Approved by Skills for Care
Video Playtime

1 hour and 55 minutes

Video Count

41 videos

Audio

English

Captions

English

Proof of Completion

Certificate

This Course Includes:

  • Endorsed by Skills for Care & TQUK
  • 3.0 hrs CPD Certificate
  • Evidence Based Training Certificate
  • Instant printable wall certificate
  • 100% online or add a skill session with a certified instructor
  • 24/7 on-demand video
  • Access on mobile
  • Weekly refresher video
  • Expiration reminder
  • Student manual

Preview the course content:

1
Section 1

Introduction to Working at Heights

7 mins
5 videos
This section includes:
  • Course Introduction 1:46
  • Course Overview 1:43
  • Working at Heights Optional Practical 0:51
  • and more...
2
Section 2

Regulations and Laws

7 mins
4 videos
This section includes:
  • Legislation Overview 2:46
  • Working at Height Regulations 2005 Overview 0:49
  • HSE Case Study 1:17
  • and more...
3
Section 3

Safety Equipment

15 mins
7 videos
This section includes:
  • Hierarchy of Control 1:35
  • Examples of Fall Prevention and Fall Protection 2:06
  • Attaching Lanyards 1:56
  • and more...
4
Section 4

Ladders and Step Ladders

16 mins
8 videos
This section includes:
  • Ladders and Step Ladders 3:09
  • Ladder Fixings 1:00
  • Step Ladders 1:26
  • and more...
5
Section 5

Work Restraint and Fall Arrest

40 mins
9 videos
This section includes:
  • Fall Arrest Lanyards 7:46
  • Using Fall Arrest Lanyards 4:57
  • Inertia Reel 5:07
  • and more...
6
Section 6

Harnesses and Using Harnesses

20 mins
4 videos
This section includes:
  • Harness Pre-Inspection 4:48
  • Donning the Harness 6:06
  • Example of a Straight Climb 1:18
  • and more...
7
Section 7

Vehicles

2 mins
1 videos
This section includes:
  • Vehicles 2:06
8
Section 8

Emergency and Rescue

2 mins
2 videos
This section includes:
  • General Precautions 1:23
  • Emergency Rescue Planning 1:06
9
Section 9

Summary to Working at Heights

2 mins
1 videos
This section includes:
  • Course Summary 2:41

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More about this course

Many industries need working at heights training to ensure the safety of all staff when any procedure is taking place. This working at heights level 2 course covers working with ladders and step ladders as well as harness systems.

Learn about your obligations to Health and Safety in the workplace and reduce accidents in your workplace. Follows the HSE recommendations and guidelines to ensure compliance under the working at height regulations. Mapped to regulated level 2 Working at Height course.

Complete the course online or contact us if you prefer a classroom course at your workplace.

We also have a basic awareness level of this course for those who do not need to actually use harnesses.

This course comes with 3.0 hrs (6.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 1 hour and 55 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

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  • Free student first aid program leaflet
  • Getting to Grips with Manual Handling link to HSE website
  • HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
  • HSE Manual Handling Regulations Guide - link to HSE website
  • HSE guide to working at height
  • HSE newsletter on the use of ladders
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  • Tower Scaffolds
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