Work at Height

Introduction to Work at Height
Overview of working at height principles, regulations, and responsibilities of employers and employees.

2. Legal Requirements and Standards
Understanding national and international legal frameworks and codes of practice related to working at height.

3. Risk Assessment for Work at Height
Techniques for identifying and assessing hazards associated with elevated work and implementing effective control measures.

4. Safe Use of Ladders and Scaffolds
Guidelines for inspecting, setting up, and using ladders, scaffolds, and other access equipment safely.

5. Fall Protection Systems
Selection, use, and maintenance of harnesses, lifelines, and guardrails for effective fall prevention.

6. Work Platforms and Access Equipment
Safe operation and inspection of mobile elevated work platforms, towers, and suspended platforms.

7. Inspection and Maintenance of Equipment
Procedures for ensuring that height safety equipment remains in good working condition through regular inspection and maintenance.

8. Emergency Procedures and Rescue Planning
Developing emergency plans, rescue methods, and procedures for incidents involving falls or suspended workers.

9. Communication and Supervision at Height
Importance of clear communication, teamwork, and supervision when performing high-risk tasks.

10. Safe Work Practices and Behavioral Safety
Promoting a positive safety culture, adherence to safe work procedures, and understanding human factors in height safety.

• Enhances awareness of fall hazards and prevention measures

• Builds competence in safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and PPE

• Improves ability to identify and control height-related risks

• Promotes legal compliance and workplace safety culture

• Reduces the likelihood of height-related accidents and injuries

• Construction and maintenance workers

• Safety officers and supervisors

• Engineers and site managers

• Rope access technicians

• Anyone required to work at height as part of their duties

• Format: Multiple Choice Questions and Practical Evaluation

• Total Questions: 40

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 60 Minutes

• Mode: Online or In-Person

• Certification Awarded: Work at Height

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.