Accredited working at height training courses for operators, supervisors, managers and contractors. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require anyone working at height to be competent and properly trained, and place a duty on employers to plan, supervise and carry out work at height safely — making accredited training an essential part of demonstrating compliance and preventing falls.

Courses cover working at height awareness, IPAF powered access (MEWPs), PASMA mobile access towers, ladder safety and inspection, scaffold awareness and inspection, and harness and lanyard inspection. Classroom, online, virtual classroom and on-site delivery options are available across the UK.

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Working at height awareness training

Legal requirement

Working at Height

Awareness level — e-learning

Covers the dangers of working at height, the Work at Height Regulations 2005, risk assessment and practical control measures. Suitable for anyone who works at height or supervises those who do.

Awareness

Safe Working at Height

Awareness level

Awareness training focused on safe working practices, fall prevention and workplace responsibilities when working at height. A practical grounding for employees in any sector.

Powered access and mobile tower training

IPAF accredited

IPAF Powered Access Training

Operator level — PAL Card

Internationally recognised powered access training for operators using MEWPs — scissor lifts (3a) and boom lifts (3b). Successful delegates receive an IPAF PAL Card. Includes harness and manager options.

PASMA accredited

PASMA Mobile Access Tower Training

Operator level — PASMA card

PASMA training for those responsible for assembling, using, inspecting and dismantling mobile access towers. Leads to a five-year PASMA card. Includes Towers for Users, Managers and specialist options.

Ladder, scaffold and harness courses

Awareness

Ladder Safety

Awareness level — e-learning

Ladder safety awareness training covering safe use, inspection requirements and common ladder-related hazards. Suitable for anyone who uses ladders or stepladders at work.

Inspection level

Ladder Inspection

Inspection level

Training for those responsible for inspecting ladders and stepladders to identify defects and unsafe conditions, and to record inspections in line with safe working practice.

Ladder Association

Ladder Association Training

Recognised certification

Ladder Association training supports safer ladder use and provides recognised proof of competence through certification. The benchmark for professional ladder users and inspectors.

IIRSM approved

Harness & Lanyard Inspection

Inspection level — e-learning

IIRSM-approved training designed to help learners carry out safety harness and lanyard inspections correctly, identifying wear and defects before equipment is used.

Awareness

Safe Use & Inspection of Harnesses & Lanyards

Awareness & inspection level

Training covering the safe use of harnesses, lanyards, anchor points and fall prevention systems, plus pre-use inspection. Ideal for those relying on personal fall protection.

Awareness

1 Day Scaffold Awareness

Awareness level — 1 day

Scaffold awareness training focused on basic scaffold safety, inspection awareness and recognising unsafe scaffolds. Suitable for site staff working near or around scaffolding.

Inspection level

2 Day Scaffold Inspection

Inspection level — 2 days

Training for managers and supervisors responsible for inspecting and signing off basic scaffolding structures, covering inspection procedures, defects and record-keeping.

Who should attend

Construction operatives
Site managers & supervisors
MEWP & tower operators
Scaffolders & inspectors
Facilities managers
Maintenance teams
Warehouse & logistics staff
Roofers & cladders
Health & safety officers
Anyone working at height

Why working at height training matters

Legal obligation

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require work at height to be properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people. Accredited training helps employers demonstrate that competence and meet their legal duties.

Prevent falls

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace death and serious injury in the UK. Training helps workers recognise hazards and use the right equipment to prevent falls.

Use equipment safely

Ladders, towers, scaffolds, MEWPs and fall-protection systems are only safe when used and inspected correctly. Training builds the competence to select, use and check equipment properly.

Improve planning

Effective work at height starts with risk assessment, suitable supervision and a clear plan. Trained staff plan lifts and elevated work more safely and reduce unsafe behaviour on site.

Support inspection duties

Equipment must be inspected and recorded. Inspection-level courses prepare competent persons to check ladders, scaffolds and harnesses and to keep accurate records.

Demonstrate due diligence

Documented, accredited training provides evidence of compliance during HSE inspections, insurance assessments and following any incident — reducing liability exposure.

Frequently asked questions

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require anyone working at height to be competent, which means having suitable training, knowledge and experience for the task. While no single course is named in law, accredited working at height training is the most widely recognised way to demonstrate that competence. Employers must also ensure work at height is properly planned, supervised and carried out safely.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 place duties on employers and those who control work at height. They require work at height to be avoided where reasonably practicable; where it cannot be avoided, work must be properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out by competent people using suitable equipment. The regulations follow a hierarchy: prevent falls first using collective measures such as guardrails, then minimise the consequences of a fall using equipment such as harnesses.
IPAF training is for operators of powered access equipment such as scissor lifts and boom lifts (MEWPs) and leads to a PAL Card. PASMA training covers the manual assembly, use, inspection and dismantling of mobile access towers and leads to a PASMA card. They cover different equipment, and many people who work at height regularly hold both.
It depends on the equipment you use and your role. General awareness courses suit most workers; IPAF covers powered access (MEWPs), PASMA covers mobile towers, and there are dedicated ladder, scaffold and harness courses. Inspection courses such as ladder, scaffold and harness inspection suit those responsible for checking and signing off equipment. If you are unsure, our team can help match a course to your work.
Access equipment such as ladders, towers, scaffolds and fall-protection gear should be inspected regularly and checked before use, with formal inspections recorded. Some equipment is subject to specific duties — for example, lifting equipment falls under LOLER, and scaffolds and towers should be inspected by a competent person. Inspection courses are available for those responsible for carrying out and recording these checks.
Many working at height awareness and inspection courses are available online or by virtual classroom, while practical qualifications such as IPAF and PASMA include hands-on assessment that must be delivered in person. On-site group training is also available, allowing courses to be tailored to your equipment, site conditions and risk profile. Delivery details are shown on each course page.

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