In-Person Event

Thursday 4 June 2026

09:30 - 12:30

Hertfordshire Development Centre

Stevenage

SG1 2DF

£44

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This training is run by Hertfordshire County Council and VAT is not added to these bookings.

This training also has different booking conditions from the HFL Education terms and conditions:

  • Bookings cancelled within four weeks of the course date will be charged at full price (unless a replacement is found).
  • Bookings will be charged at full rate for non-attendees.

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About this course

This course provides a thorough introduction to the key risks and essential control measures involved in working at height within school settings. It offers clear, practical guidance to help staff plan, manage, and carry out work at height activities safely and confidently.

Participants will explore the regulations and expectations that govern work at height, alongside how to complete suitable and proportionate risk assessments. The course also covers the inspection and safe use of ladders and stepladders, including how to select the most appropriate access equipment for different tasks.

Additional considerations are provided for situations that require accessing low school roofs, ensuring staff understand how to approach these scenarios safely and in line with recommended procedures.

  • understand the legal requirement and hazards of working at height

  • be aware of expectations and key controls when working at height

  • be able to conduct Ladder / stepladder inspection

  • be aware of task specific and model risk assessments supporting work at height