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Working at Height Course
A RoSPA & CPD accredited online Working at Height training course for UK workplaces where people work at height or use access equipment — covering common hazards, the Work at Height Regulations, risk assessment, control measures and the safe use of ladders and access equipment to help prevent falls from height.
- Level
- Awareness
- Format
- Online
- Duration
- Around 30 mins
- Modules
- 11 modules
- Assessment
- Multiple-choice exam
- Pass mark
- 75% · free unlimited retakes
- Certificate
- Instant digital certificate
- Accreditation
- CPD · RoSPA
What is the Working at Height Course?
The Online Working at Height Training Course is designed to help employees and employers understand how to work safely at height and control the risks associated with height-related activities. This course raises awareness of common hazards, legal responsibilities, and control measures to help prevent falls from height — one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities in the UK.
Suitable for UK workplaces where employees work at height or use access equipment, this height awareness course covers risk assessment, relevant legislation, safe use of equipment, and responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations. It applies to situations involving one or more people and supports organisations in meeting their legal duty to provide adequate training.
The course is delivered fully online, allowing learners to complete training at their own pace. Upon successful completion, learners receive a digital Working at Height Certificate, accredited by RoSPA and CPD, providing recognised evidence of training.
It is suitable for anyone involved in height-related activities in UK workplaces. There are no formal entry requirements for this course, and no prior working at height training is required.
What you'll learn
By the end of this working at height training you'll be able to:
- Understand what working at height means and why training is important
- Recognise the common hazards and risks associated with working at height
- Understand why falls from height are a leading cause of workplace fatalities
- Know your legal duties under UK working at height regulations
- Carry out risk assessments and identify hazards
- Apply control measures to prevent accidents
- Use ladders and access equipment safely
- Have a general awareness of rope access and specialist systems
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities
- Work safely at height and control the risks
Practical, workplace-ready height safety training
This course walks you through real workplace scenarios — spotting height hazards, planning the task, choosing and checking access equipment and applying the hierarchy of control — so you can help prevent falls from height and stay compliant with the Work at Height Regulations.
It’s all online and self-paced, with short, easy-to-follow modules you can complete on any device in around 30 minutes.
Course content
This working at height training is delivered through 11 structured modules with clear explanations, practical examples and defined learning outcomes, ending with a final assessment:
- Introduction to Working at Height
- Common Hazards and Risks
- Falls from Height and Workplace Fatalities
- Working at Height Regulations and Legal Responsibilities
- Risk Assessment and Planning
- Control Measures and Hierarchy of Control
- Ladders and Access Equipment
- General Awareness of Rope Access and Specialist Systems
- Employer and Employee Responsibilities
- Working Safely at Height
- Final Assessment
Assessment & certificate
To earn your Working at Height certificate, you'll complete a multiple-choice final assessment with a 75% pass mark. If you're not successful first time you can retake it for free, as many times as you need, at no extra cost.
As soon as you pass, you can download your instant digital Working at Height Certificate, accredited by RoSPA and the CPD Certification Service, as recognised evidence of training for employers and enforcement authorities. The certificate does not have an expiry date, but refresher training is recommended periodically to keep knowledge current and aligned with workplace risks and procedures.
Who is this course for?
Falls from height remain one of the most common causes of serious injury and fatal accidents in UK workplaces, so appropriate training is essential to reduce risks and meet legal obligations. This course is suitable for:
- Employees working at height
- Construction, maintenance and facilities staff
- Warehouse and industrial workers
- Supervisors and managers (awareness level)
- New starters and refresher training
- Employers meeting training requirements
This working at height training is CPD accredited and RoSPA certified, developed in line with UK legislation and health and safety guidance, making it suitable for height awareness training across a wide range of job roles and industries.
Focused on ladder use specifically? The Ladder Safety Training course goes deeper on ladders and stepladders. For wider risk awareness, see Risk Assessment Training and Slips, Trips & Falls Awareness.
For employers & managers
Training your team
Buy, assign and manage working at height training across your whole team — all from one place.
Buy in bulk and save
Discounts apply automatically at checkout and scale with your order. Mix and match different courses across your team — the discount applies to your whole basket.
Assign licences your way
Buy the licences you need now and assign them to staff whenever it suits — add team members by email and they'll get their own login.
Track progress in real time
A simple manager dashboard shows who has started, who's in progress and who has passed — so you can follow up before an inspection.
Certificates and audit records
Download every team member's certificate from one account and export a training record for inspections or internal audits.
Flexible payment
Pay by card for instant access, or get in touch about invoicing and purchase orders for larger team orders.
UK-based support
Our team is on hand to help with enrolments, dashboards and invoicing. Call 0808 164 2780.
Bulk pricing & team discounts
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
The more licences you buy, the more you save — and discounts apply across your whole order, including mixed courses.
10+licences10% off
50+licences20% off
100+licences30% off
500+licences40% off
Discounts are applied automatically at checkout based on your total quantity.
Why train with us
Genuinely accreditedCPD accredited and RoSPA certified.
Widely recognisedAccepted by employers, insurers and enforcement authorities across the UK.
Built around UK lawDeveloped in line with the Work at Height Regulations and HSE guidance.
Learn anywhereFully online and self-paced, on any device, in around 30 minutes.
Risk-freeFree unlimited retakes if you don't reach the 75% pass mark first time.
Instant certificateDownload your digital certificate the moment you pass.
Frequently asked questions
Working at Height course FAQs
Do the course credits expire? +
No — your course credits never expire until they're used. Buy now and assign them to staff whenever you're ready.
What is working at height training? +
It teaches employees how to identify risks and work safely when carrying out tasks where there is a risk of falling.
Is working at height training a legal requirement? +
Yes. UK law requires employers to provide adequate training for employees who work at height.
Is this course RoSPA and CPD certified? +
Yes. This course is fully RoSPA certified and CPD accredited.
Can I complete the course online? +
Yes. The course is fully online and can be completed at your own pace.
Will I receive a certificate? +
Yes. You will receive an instant digital Working at Height Certificate upon completion.
Does the Working at Height Certificate expire? +
No. The certificate does not have an expiry date. However, refresher training is recommended periodically to ensure knowledge remains current and aligned with workplace risks and procedures.
How long does the course take and what is the pass mark? +
Most learners complete the course in around 30 minutes. It ends with a multiple-choice assessment with a 75% pass mark, and you can retake it for free as many times as you need until you pass.
What devices can I use? +
You can learn on any device with a modern web browser — desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. You can start on one device and finish on another.
Can I buy this course for my whole team? +
Yes. Buy multiple licences in one order and assign them to staff by email from a management dashboard, where you can track progress and download every certificate. Bulk discounts apply automatically: 10% off 10+, 20% off 50+, 30% off 100+ and 40% off 500+.
Who is the working at height course for? +
It suits anyone involved in height-related activities in UK workplaces — including construction, maintenance, facilities, warehouse and industrial staff, supervisors and managers (awareness level), new starters and those needing refresher training. There are no formal entry requirements.
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