Overview

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge to enable them to comply with working at height regulations and go in depth into industry dangers and responsibilities when working at height.

Course Content

Candidates will be able to:

  • Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities when working at height
  • Define height work and identify the hazards of work above ground level and outline the general requirements necessary to control them
  • Identify accident causation in work at height
  • Appreciate the planning and organisation of work at height
  • Set up an exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for safe working at height use
  • Demonstrate working at height and explain all safety issues that could arise

Entry Requirements

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Duration

Novice course – 1/2 day

Experienced worker tests – 1/2 day.

Location

Customer Site (Training & Testing) – Site must adhere to NPORS specifications

Next Steps

NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five-year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.

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