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Health & Safety

Working at Heights

Build awareness of elevated-work hazards and the equipment and procedures used to manage them. The course combines safety knowledge with practical activities focused on planning, PPE and emergency response.

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Your learning pathway

Build your understanding.
Develop your skills.

Build awareness of elevated-work hazards and the equipment and procedures used to manage them. The course combines safety knowledge with practical activities focused on planning, PPE and emergency response.

What you’ll learn

  • Working-at-height hazards
  • Safety requirements
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Risk assessment
  • Safe ladder and scaffold use
  • Fall and rescue emergency procedures

Training and completion

Theory and practical activities.

Contact admissions for the course completion and certification requirements.

Entry requirements

  • Contact PCD College to confirm entry, medical and participation requirements

2027 dates and accommodation

Contact admissions for current intake dates and availability.

Accommodation available – contact PCD College for pricing and availability.

Approved accommodation includes three meals daily, hostel–college transport and Wi-Fi. Bring bedding, cutlery and a lunchbox.

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