Level 2 Award in Working at Height

The Level 2 Award in Working at Height provides learners with essential knowledge for carrying out work at height safely. The course explains the main hazards associated with falls from height, appropriate risk control measures, safe use of access equipment, and the importance of suitable planning and supervision.

Learners also gain an understanding of fall protection systems, emergency arrangements, and rescue considerations to help reduce the likelihood and consequences of incidents involving work at height.

• Understand the principal hazards associated with working at height.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and activities that may increase the likelihood of falls.
• Understand the importance of planning and conducting suitable risk assessments.
• Identify appropriate methods of preventing and protecting against falls.
• Understand the safe use and limitations of relevant access and fall protection equipment.
• Recognize the importance of emergency and rescue planning.

This course is intended for anyone whose duties involve working at height, including workers, supervisors, managers, contractors, and personnel responsible for planning or monitoring work-at-height activities. It is suitable for individuals who need to develop their awareness of safe working practices and fall prevention.

• Understanding work-at-height hazards and risk factors.
• Principles of work-at-height risk assessment.
• Fall prevention and fall protection measures.
• Overview of personal fall arrest systems and associated equipment.
• Safe selection and use of access equipment.
• Recognition of unsafe acts and workplace conditions.
• Emergency response and rescue planning.
• Practical approaches to reducing fall-related risks.

Learners complete the course assessment after studying the learning material and completing the required module quizzes. The examination consists of multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate understanding of the course content.

The assessment is open book and allows up to 2 hours. A minimum score of 65% is required to pass. Learners who do not achieve the required score may retake the assessment in accordance with the applicable examination rules.