Level 2: Work at Height

Learning Outcomes

• Understand requirements for the use of work at height equipment
  • Check the requirements for the use of aerial work equipment. Clarify the employer’s responsibilities
  • Identify employee responsibilities
  • Define terms that can identify competent peopleKnow how to select and use aerial work equipment safely
  • Define the terms that identify a competent person
• Know how to correctly select and use work at height equipment safely
  • Identify categories of personal fall protective equipment (PFPE) safety harnesses
  • Identify key differences between Mobile Elevated Work Platform category 3a (Mobile vertical) and 3b (Mobile boom) that may affect the risk
  • Identify key risk factors when selecting WAH equipment
  • Describe key elements in the safe use of ladders & steps
  • Give timescales for formal inspection on types of WAH equipment
• Understand correct techniques to be used when using Work at Height (WAH) Equipment
  • Describe major risks from using working at height equipment
  • Describe the requirements of a rescue plan
  • Identify steps in the management hierarchy for work at height
• Be able to use work at height equipment safely and effectively
  • Conduct a hazard spotting exercise for a work at height activity
  • Select, inspect, and fit harnesses for safe use
  • Demonstrate correct use of PPE during practical tasks
  • Demonstrate safe working procedures for rooftop access
  • Demonstrate the safe and correct use of:
    • Leaning ladders
    • Step ladder
    • Podium steps
    • Mobile towers
    • Fixed scaffold
    • Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)

Assessment

Qualification is assessed:

Practical and knowledge assessment

• Learning outcomes 1-3 are assessed via knowledge assessment.
• Learning outcomes 4 is assessed via practical assessment