Working at Height Training Course in Hackney
If your role involves climbing ladders, working on rooftops, or navigating scaffolded structures in Hackney or nearby areas like Stratford, Bethnal Green, and Dalston, then understanding how to manage height-related risks is essential.
This Working at Height training provides the skills and knowledge needed to identify potential hazards, carry out working at height risk assessments, and select appropriate fall protection systems. You’ll learn how to follow safe practices that comply with the 2005 Working at Height Regulations, reducing the risk of injury while working on ladders, scaffolds, fragile surfaces, or near edges and open excavations.
The course also covers the correct use of safety harnesses, routine equipment checks, maintenance procedures, and emergency protocols. Once completed, you'll receive a recognised working at heights certificate, demonstrating that you are qualified to carry out tasks at height safely and responsibly.
💡Compliant with all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, this Working at Height training is delivered in three formats: online (self-paced) learning, classroom-based sessions, and on-site learning. Each option leads to the same fully accredited qualification and certification.
Not sure if you need the Working at Height training?
This training is essential for professionals across a wide range of industries where fall risks are part of the job, including:
Scaffolders Roofers Electricians Window cleaners Gutter cleaners Construction workers Engineers Telecom engineers Retail workers
If your role involves working in areas where there’s any chance of falling, including open edges, fragile surfaces, excavations, or elevated structures, this training is vital for maintaining safety and legal compliance.
Visit our Working at Heights Training page for full course details.
Benefits of This Course
The Working at Height course delivered in Hackney meets all current HSE requirements and supports compliance with the 2005 Working at Height Regulations. It’s designed to help both individuals and employers reduce risk, improve safety, and meet legal obligations on-site.
Key benefits include:
- ✓ Know your responsibilities under the key Working at Height Regulations.
- ✓ Gain confidence in identifying common hazards and reporting them before they lead to incidents.
- ✓ Understand how to plan and supervise height-related work to ensure it is carried out safely.
- ✓ Learn how to select, inspect, and use fall protection equipment properly on-site.
- ✓ Understand the process for conducting thorough working at height risk assessments.
- ✓ Improve your team’s safety culture and strengthen on-site communication.
- ✓ Receive an HSE-compliant working at heights certificate that confirms your competence.
Completing this training gives you the practical knowledge and formal recognition to carry out height-related tasks safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with legal standards.
Training Location in Hackney
The Working at Height training takes place in central Hackney, near the Hackney Central station and well-served by Overground and bus routes, making it easily accessible from across East London.
You’ll find a range of cafés, shops, and essential amenities just a short walk from the venue, providing convenience for learners travelling from surrounding neighbourhoods such as Dalston, Homerton, Bethnal Green, and Stratford.
Whether you're commuting locally or coming in from nearby areas, the strong public transport links and nearby parking options ensure attending your Working at Height training in Hackney is both hassle-free and efficient.
💻 Prefer to Learn Online?
Explore our Working at Heights Training Online — ideal if you prefer to study at your own pace. It delivers the same accredited content as the classroom version and helps you stay compliant with HSE regulations, all without needing to attend in-person training.
What Does the Working at Height Course in Hackney Cover?
This Level 2 course provides a practical understanding of how to work safely in environments where falls could occur, such as rooftops, scaffolding, ladders, edges, or fragile platforms. It is structured to meet current legal and safety standards and is suitable for individuals across a range of industries.
You’ll explore the legal obligations placed on both employers and workers, learn how to carry out site-specific risk assessments, and develop the skills to handle real-world working at height challenges confidently and safely.
Module 1: Recognising Hazards and Legal Responsibilities
- Defining working at height
- Employer and employee duties under UK safety law
- How to identify risks in common work environments
- Understanding fragile surfaces and unprotected openings
- Emergency response protocols in height-risk areas
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Control Measures
- Applying the hierarchy of control: avoid, prevent, minimise
- Carrying out effective working at height risk assessments
- Safe access using ladders, scaffolds, and mobile platforms
- Controlling risks when working around vehicles or drop zones
- Using fall prevention systems as part of collective protection
Module 3: Equipment Selection, Inspection, and Incident Management
- Choosing suitable equipment based on the task and environment
- Inspecting and maintaining PPE and fall arrest systems
- How to report hazards and escalate safety concerns
- Responding to accidents and implementing site emergency plans
Course Assessment
To complete the training, you’ll need to take a 20-question multiple-choice quiz that checks your understanding of the course material. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
🎯 Don’t worry if you don’t pass the first time — you can retake the assessment as many times as needed, free of charge.
The test is completed online and is designed to reinforce the key safety principles covered during your Working at Height training.
Download Our Working at Height Handbook
Use the Working at Height handbook to refresh your knowledge and boost your chances of passing on the first attempt.
Working at Height Certificate
Once you successfully finish the course, you’ll receive a nationally recognised certificate that demonstrates your knowledge of safe practices when working at height. It serves as formal proof of competence for employers across a range of sectors.
This Working at Height qualification remains valid for three years. After that, you’ll need to complete refresher training to renew it
Can I Complete the Working at Height Training Online?
Yes, you can complete the Working at Height course online and still receive the same accredited certificate awarded to classroom learners. The digital format allows you to work through the content at your own pace, making it ideal for those with busy schedules or limited access to in-person sessions.
The online course explores every essential topic, including hazard recognition, equipment usage, and legal duties under the 2005 Working at Height Regulations — all delivered through an accessible remote platform.
On-site Working at Height Training in Hackney
If you need Working at Height training for your staff in Hackney, we can deliver the course at your office or another suitable local venue of your choice. To find out more, complete the Enquire Now form or call us to discuss what works best for your team.
Our coordinators will arrange a date and time that fits your schedule, so your team can get certified with minimal disruption to your operations.
Why Choose Hurak?
- ✓ Training delivered at your workplace, job site, or a convenient venue you choose
- ✓ Choose from weekday or weekend sessions to minimise disruption to your team
- ✓ Access exclusive discounts on group bookings for businesses and contractors
- ✓ Proven track record — more than 300,000 professionals trained across the UK
- ✓ One-stop access to health & safety, construction, and workplace compliance courses
