This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to work safely at height and assess the risks associated with working at height.

Learners will explore the hazards and risks associated with working at height, relevant health and safety responsibilities, risk assessment and the measures required to prevent falls and minimise injury. The course will also consider the safe use of appropriate access equipment, selecting suitable control measures, inspecting equipment before use and recognising situations where additional precautions or specialist equipment may be required.

The course is particularly relevant to agricultural and rural working environments where working at height may form part of everyday activities.

Learners must be registered with the current Farming Connect programme, have access to the Skills Hub using their RPW Online One Login, and have completed their Personal Development Plan (PDP).

Learners must complete the mandatory Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming e-learning module before attending the course.

No previous working at height qualification or experience is required.

QA Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF)

Learners may wish to progress to further health and safety training, including Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, Manual Handling, or other relevant Farming Connect health and safety courses.

Further training can be selected according to the learner’s role, working environment and health and safety responsibilities, as required.

Learners should wear suitable clothing and footwear appropriate for practical activities and the working environment. Any specific PPE, identification, equipment or course materials required will be confirmed before the course.