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Working at Height Training in Bolton
Take control of your safety at height — train with experts in Bolton. Learn to identify hazards, use equipment correctly, comply with Working at Height Regulations, and earn HSE-compliant certification.
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Weekday and Weekend Classes
HSE-Compliant Course
Accredited Training in Bolton
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- Designed to work around your schedule
- Complete the course in your own time
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- Minimises work disruption
- Tailored to your needs
- Flexible scheduling
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Working at Height Training Course in Bolton
If you're based in Bolton or surrounding areas like Farnworth, Horwich, Little Lever, or Great Lever and need Working at Height Training, we’ve got you covered.
This course is designed for anyone exposed to fall risks, whether you're working on scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, or near fragile surfaces and edges. It covers how to identify hazards, use safety equipment correctly, and comply with the legal requirements outlined in the Work at Height Regulations.
You will also learn how to carry out risk assessments, wear and inspect a safety harness properly, maintain your equipment, and respond to emergencies. Once completed, you’ll receive a recognised certificate proving you’re competent to work safely at height.
💡Whether you prefer online learning, a classroom setting, or training delivered directly at your Bolton workplace, we offer flexible Working at Height training options to suit you. Regardless of the format you choose, the course is fully accredited and meets all relevant HSE requirements.
Not sure if this course is right for you?
This training is suitable for anyone whose role involves working in environments where there’s a risk of falling, above or below ground level. The job roles include:
Scaffolders Telecommunication engineers Roofers Gutter cleaners Construction operatives Warehouse staff Window cleaners Maintenance engineers Theatre riggers
If your job exposes you to fall hazards, even briefly, this training ensures you’re prepared and legally compliant.
Want more details? Visit our Working at Height Training page.
Benefits of This Course
The Working at Height training in Bolton helps you meet your legal responsibilities under HSE guidelines and ensures you're prepared to handle the risks involved in such tasks, whether on-site or off-site.
Key benefits include:
- ✓ Understand your responsibilities under the 2005 Work at Height Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- ✓ Learn how to select, check, and use access equipment such as ladders, scaffolds, or harnesses safely and effectively.
- ✓ Carry out practical risk assessments for work involving potential falls from height.
- ✓ Identify and report on-site hazards that could lead to falls or serious injury.
- ✓Receive a nationally recognised certificate to demonstrate your qualification and compliance.
- ✓ Improve site safety and reduce the risk of workplace incidents.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the practical knowledge and confidence needed to carry out tasks involving height safely and within legal requirements.
Training Location in Bolton
Our Working at Height training takes place in central Bolton, within easy reach of Bolton Town Centre and just a short distance from key landmarks, including the University of Bolton and the Market Place Shopping Centre.
The venue is conveniently located for learners coming from surrounding areas, including Great Lever, Tonge Moor, Halliwell, and Daubhill, as well as other nearby spots such as Farnworth, Horwich, and Little Lever.
With Bolton Interchange (a bus and train station) just minutes away, getting to the venue is straightforward via public transportation. Local taxi services and cycle routes also make commuting easy for learners across the region.
On-street parking and nearby car parks are available for those driving in, and you’ll find cafés, takeaways, and shops close by to grab a bite or a coffee before or after the course.
Whether you live in Bolton or you're travelling from areas like Westhoughton, Kearsley, or Breightmet, the location is well-placed for hassle-free access to your Working at Height course.
💻 Looking for an Online Option?
Our Online Working at Height Training delivers the same high-quality, expert-led content as the classroom version and leads to a fully accredited certificate. It’s ideal for meeting HSE requirements with the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
What Does the Working at Height Course in Bolton Cover?
This course is designed to build your confidence and competence in working safely at height. It provides a structured understanding of how to assess risks, comply with legal duties, select appropriate equipment, and take the necessary steps in an emergency. Whether you're using access platforms, working on rooftops or scaffolds, or exposed to fall hazards in construction or maintenance roles, this course ensures you're prepared.
Module 1: Understanding the Risks of Working at Height
- What is working at height (including below ground level with fall risks)
- Employer and employee responsibilities under the law
- Common hazards and how to carry out a basic risk assessment
- Recognising fragile surfaces and fall-risk areas
- How to act in the event of an accident or emergency
Module 2: Controlling and Minimising Risks
- How to apply the hierarchy of control: avoid, prevent, minimise
- Safe practices when using ladders, towers, platforms, and scaffolds
- Using personal fall protection systems (PPE) and collective safety measures
- Special considerations for fragile surfaces and working on vehicles
Module 3: Equipment Selection, Checks, and Emergency Preparedness
- Choosing the right equipment for the task
- Pre-use inspection and ongoing maintenance of fall protection equipment
- How and when to report safety concerns or defects
- What an emergency plan should include and how to follow it
Course Assessment
At the end of the course, you'll complete a multiple-choice assessment designed to evaluate your understanding of the key topics covered. The test consists of 20 questions, and a minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
🎯 If you don't pass on your first attempt, you can retake the test as many times as needed — free of charge — until you succeed.
Download Our Working at Height Handbook
Get the Working at Height revision guide to reinforce your learning and prepare confidently for the test.
Working at Height Certificate
Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll be awarded a nationally recognised certificate, aligned with HSE standards that validates your skills in safe working at height. This certification complies with UK industry standards and is accepted by employers throughout the country, helping you prove your capability to work safely in height-related roles.
The certificate remains valid for three years, after which refresher training is required to maintain your qualification.
Can I Complete the Working at Height Training Online?
Yes, the online course lets you complete your Working at Height training remotely, offering the flexibility to learn at your own pace. The program covers all essential areas, including hazard recognition, legal responsibilities, and the proper use of equipment. After finishing the online training, you’ll receive the same HSE-compliant certificate awarded to those attending in-person sessions.
On-site Working at Height Training in Bolton
Need Working at Height training for your team in Bolton? We offer flexible delivery of this accredited course at your workplace or any venue that suits you. To learn more, please fill out the Enquire Now form or get in touch with us directly. We’ll help arrange the training at a time that works best for you and your team.
Why Choose Hurak?
- ✓ Training delivered at your workplace, site, or a venue of your choice — making it easy and convenient
- ✓ Flexible scheduling options to fit around your business hours and operations
- ✓ Competitive group discounts available when booking training for teams
- ✓ Trusted by over 300,000 learners nationwide, backed by excellent reviews
- ✓ Extensive course portfolio including CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, and more to meet diverse training needs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Working at Height course includes hazard recognition, legal duties, risk assessments, selecting and inspecting equipment, fall prevention methods, and emergency response procedures.
Training is conducted in central Bolton, conveniently accessible via Bolton Interchange and close to landmarks like the University of Bolton and Market Place Shopping Centre.
Anyone working in roles with fall risks—such as construction, maintenance, roofing, or warehousing—should complete this course to ensure safety and compliance.
Yes, we provide on-site training at your Bolton workplace or another venue nearby, ideal for groups and teams.
Typically, the in-person course takes 2 to 3 hours, while the online version is self-paced and usually completed within 60 to 90 minutes.
Yes, the certificate meets HSE standards and is widely recognised by employers throughout the UK as proof of competency.
Certification is valid for three years, after which refresher training is recommended to maintain compliance.
Learners from Farnworth, Horwich, Great Lever, Tonge Moor, and Halliwell commonly attend training at our central Bolton location.
You can retake the multiple-choice test as many times as needed without additional fees until you achieve a passing score.
Yes, discounted rates are available for group and team bookings, helping organisations train multiple staff cost-effectively.
Yes, the online course offers the same accredited content and certification, with the flexibility to study at your own pace from anywhere.
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