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Working at heights: choosing training for UK workplaces

A practical starting point for UK employers and workers choosing working-at-heights training and checking that it fits the work being planned.

Worker using fall protection on structural steel at height.

Start with the work, not the course title

Working at height includes work where a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. Before selecting training, identify the task, work location, equipment, supervision and rescue arrangements that apply to the work.

What to ask a training provider

  • Does the course cover the equipment and work activities relevant to our team?
  • How is practical capability checked?
  • What previous experience or refresher training is expected?
  • What needs to be managed by the employer or site in addition to the course?

Keep HSE guidance in view

HSE guidance says that work at height should be properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people. Training is one part of that wider system. Check the current guidance and your workplace procedures before the work begins.

Before booking

Confirm the provider’s current dates, location, practical requirements, accessibility arrangements and cancellation terms. Training Connect UK does not provide training or take bookings.

Common questions

Working at heights course FAQs

What should working-at-heights training cover?

The right content depends on the task, equipment, work environment and level of supervision. Ask how the course covers planning, equipment checks, practical controls and emergency arrangements that relate to the work.

Is a course enough to manage work at height?

No. Training supports competence, but the work must also be planned, supervised and carried out with suitable equipment and controls.

References

Sources

Checked 27 August 2026

  1. Introduction to working at height safely (opens in a new tab) — Health and Safety Executive
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