Working at Height Training in West Midlands

Working at Height Training Course in the West Midlands

The Working at Height training in the West Midlands equips you with the skills to recognise hazards, select the correct fall protection equipment, and apply safe practices in line with the 2005 Working at Height Regulations.

The course covers essential areas such as completing a Working at Height risk assessment, using safety harnesses and related equipment, carrying out routine inspections, and knowing how to respond effectively in emergency situations. These practical elements ensure you are confident and competent in real workplace scenarios.

This training is particularly relevant for anyone operating on scaffolds, rooftops, ladders, fragile surfaces, or around open edges and excavations where falls could cause serious injury. On successful completion, participants are awarded a recognised working at heights certificate, demonstrating their compliance with UK health and safety requirements.

Sessions are delivered across the West Midlands, making them easily accessible for learners travelling from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, and Solihull.

💡Choose how you complete your working at height training in the West Midlands — online, in a classroom, or delivered directly at your workplace. Each format provides a fully accredited course, aligned with the working at height regulations and HSE standards, ensuring compliance and safety wherever you train.

What Does the Working at Height Course in the West Midlands Cover?

This training gives you the essential skills to recognise risks, select suitable protection, and apply safe methods when working on scaffolds, ladders, rooftops, open edges, fragile materials, or similar environments where falls could occur.

You’ll also gain clarity on your responsibilities under the law, understand how to complete thorough risk assessments, and know the correct steps to follow if an emergency takes place.

Course Assessment

At the end of your training, you’ll complete an online test to show your understanding of the topics covered. The assessment is made up of 20 multiple-choice questions, focusing on the essential safety practices and regulations discussed in the course.

To successfully complete the training, a minimum score of 70% is required.

🎯 Note: If you don’t meet the pass mark straight away, you can retake the assessment as many times as needed, with no additional cost, until you achieve the required pass mark.

Working at Height Certificate

After completing the training, learners are awarded an accredited certificate that confirms they can apply safe working practices when carrying out tasks at height. The qualification aligns with UK health and safety requirements and is accepted across a wide range of industries.

The certificate is valid for three years. To keep your knowledge up to date and remain compliant, the training must be renewed once it expires.

Can I Complete the Working at Height Training Online?

The course can also be taken online, making it ideal for learners who want flexibility in how they study. The programme covers the full range of topics, including recognising fall hazards, meeting legal requirements, and selecting and using protective equipment correctly. On successful completion, you’ll receive the same accredited certificate awarded to classroom learners.

Why Choose Hurak?

• ✓ Flexible scheduling options allow you to arrange sessions at times that minimise disruption to your business operations.
• ✓ Training can be delivered at your site, workplace, or an alternative venue of your choice for maximum convenience.
• ✓ Competitive group packages are available, giving you cost-effective solutions when booking for teams.
• ✓ Recognised nationally with a proven track record — more than 300,000 learners trained and consistently rated Excellent.
• ✓ Access a broad catalogue of compliance and safety courses, from First Aid and CSCS to Fire Safety and SMSTS.