Reaching New Heights, Safely: Ascend to Success with ProTrainings' Working at Height Course!

Rise to the challenge and excel in safety with our comprehensive Working at Height training courses.

About our Working at Height Level 2 (VTQ) training course

Many industries need working at heights training to ensure the safety of all staff when any procedure is taking place. This working at heights level 2 course covers working with ladders and step ladders as well as harness systems.

Learn about your obligations to Health and Safety in the workplace and reduce accidents in your workplace. Follows the HSE recommendations and guidelines to ensure compliance under the working at height regulations. Mapped to regulated level 2 Working at Height course.

Complete the course online or contact us if you prefer a classroom course at your workplace.

We also have a basic awareness level of this course for those who do not need to actually use harnesses.

About our Working at Height Awareness Level 1 (VTQ) training course

This Working at Heights Level 1 course covers basic awareness and working with ladders and step ladders. You will also learn what risk assessments should be carried out prior to the work, which legislations and regulations cover working at height, and what work you can and cannot carry out without further training.

We also have a level 2 version of this course for those who need to learn more and learn about harness systems.

More about our Working at Height Level 2 (VTQ) training course


Preview the course content:

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Section 1

Introduction to Working at Heights

7 mins
5 videos
This section includes:
  • Course Introduction 1:46
  • Course Overview 1:43
  • Working at Heights Optional Practical 0:51
  • and more...
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Section 2

Regulations and Laws

9 mins
5 videos
This section includes:
  • Legislation Overview 2:46
  • Working at Height Regulations 2005 Overview 0:49
  • Health and Safety Statistics 1:20
  • and more...
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Section 3

Safety Equipment

15 mins
7 videos
This section includes:
  • Hierarchy of Control 1:35
  • Examples of Fall Prevention and Fall Protection 2:06
  • Attaching Lanyards 1:56
  • and more...
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Section 4

Ladders and Step Ladders

16 mins
8 videos
This section includes:
  • Ladders and Step Ladders 3:09
  • Ladder Fixings 1:00
  • Step Ladders 1:26
  • and more...
5
Section 5

Work Restraint and Fall Arrest

40 mins
9 videos
This section includes:
  • Fall Arrest Lanyards 7:46
  • Using Fall Arrest Lanyards 4:57
  • Inertia Reel 5:07
  • and more...
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Section 6

Harnesses and Using Harnesses

20 mins
4 videos
This section includes:
  • Harness Pre-Inspection 4:48
  • Donning the Harness 6:06
  • Example of a Straight Climb 1:18
  • and more...
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Section 7

Vehicles

2 mins
1 videos
This section includes:
  • Vehicles 2:06
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Section 8

Emergency and Rescue

2 mins
2 videos
This section includes:
  • General Precautions 1:23
  • Emergency Rescue Planning 1:06
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Section 9

Summary to Working at Heights

2 mins
1 videos
This section includes:
  • Course Summary 2:41

Three Easy Steps, One Exceptional Training

1 Pay

Sign up and pay £24.95 + VAT and start your training straight away or enquire for group rates. You will receive 8 months of access to the videos, a printable student manual, an optional weekly video refresher email and a 3-year certificate and 3 hours certified CPD credits. Learn more

2 Pass

Take the video training and multiple choice test. Don't worry, you get another try if you don't pass. And your progress is saved, so you can leave and come back as often as you like. Learn more

3 Print

Print your certificate and verified CPD time statement. Unless your employer requires a hands-on skills evaluation, you're done! If you do need a skill eval, that's fine too. We will locate someone near you to get everything sorted. Learn more


Frequently Asked Questions

Which occupations use this course?

The Working at Height Level 2 (VTQ) Course is perfect for:

  • Forestry
  • Factories
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Power distribution 

I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?

We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.

What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.

What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?

SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.


Learn more about ProTrainings training

ProTrainings Europe has produced over 350 video online courses and we also offer training at your workplace or at regional training centres nationwide

Endorsed training as video online, blended, classroom or virtual to meet your busy life. Choose from over 350 courses all CPD Certified with Evidenced Based Learning statements.

Discounts off future courses and company training solutions. Phone 01206 805359 for more information.

Benefits of Choosing ProTrainings for your Working at Height Course

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