About Course

This qualification has been developed for learners working in any environment who will have a job role involving work at height activities. Topics included within this qualification include; requirements for the use of equipment, correctly selecting and using equipment safely and correct techniques when using equipment.

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Qualification Awarding Body​

• Highfield Qualifications - UK

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​Entry Requirements​

• Minimum Standard English

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​Course Duration​

• 7 Hours​

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Course Fees

INR 4500 / USD 57

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​Modes of Study​

• Online

• Classroom

• In-House

• Blended​

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Mode of Exam​

• Online​

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Guidance on Assessment​

• ​Assessment Method : Practical & Short answer questions via written or oral responses

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​Course Content

Understand requirements for the use of work at height equipment

• Identify employer responsibilities

• Identify employee responsibilities 

• Identify what type of work at height (WaH) equipment requires additional training before use 

• Define the terms that identify a competent person

Know how to correctly select and use work at height equipment safely

• Identify categories of personal fall protective equipment (PFPE) safety harnesses 

• Identify key differences between Mobile Elevated Work Platform category 3a (Mobile vertical) and 3b (Mobile boom) that may affect the risk 

• Identify key risk factors when selecting WAH equipment

• Describe key elements in the safe use of ladders & steps 

• Give timescales for formal inspection on types of WAH equipment

Understand correct techniques to be used when using Work at Height (WAH) Equipment

• Describe major risks from using working at height equipment

• Describe the requirements of a rescue plan

• Identify steps in the management hierarchy for work at height

Be able to use work at height equipment safely and effectively

• Conduct a hazard spotting exercise for a work at height activity

• Select, inspect, and fit harnesses for safe use

• Demonstrate correct use of PPE during practical tasks

• Demonstrate safe working procedures for rooftop access

• Demonstrate the safe and correct use of:

  • Leaning ladders

  • Step ladder

  • Podium steps

  • Mobile towers

  • Fixed scaffold

  • Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)

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E-Assessment

• The exam is conducted via Highfield E-assessment and is remotely invigilated online at your home or your workplace.​​

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Exam Requirements

• Photographic ID [ Passport / Driving Licence / National ID ]

• PC/Laptop - PC or Laptop running Windows 7 or higher, or a Mac running iOS X or higher

• Webcam

• Smartphone running Android 4.1 or IOS 8.0 with camera / video functionality.

• Good internet connection

• Personal email address​

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Certification​

• Successful candidates receive a certificate from the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.

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​Qualification Documents​