Working at Height
With falls from height remaining the single biggest cause of workplace deaths, there’s no room for error when it comes to training. Whether you need off-the-shelf courses or training tailored to your organisation, Arco Professional Safety Services offers one of the UK’s widest ranges of working at height training. Courses are available online, at your site or at one of our state-of-the-art, purpose-built training centres, and are delivered by our highly skilled specialists. With industry-recognised teaching and assessor qualifications, alongside hazard-specific accreditations, they deliver the very highest standards of working at height training. We offer EUSR, IRATA, Ladder Association and MATS accreditation, among others. To help keep your people safe and compliant, browse our full range of training courses or contact us for more information.
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CITB Rooftop Safety Training
Work on rooftops safely and confidently, applying the correct fall protection, identifying hazards and managing risks in line with current regulations.
From £225*
Ex VAT
Competent Climber Training
Fall arrest systems keep you safe at height and this course makes sure you know how to use them correctly. You'll inspect and fit harnesses and lanyards, apply safe climbing techniques on fixed ladders and systems such as Latchways and respond effectively to emergencies, meeting your duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Embankment Access and Egress Training
Learn to access and work safely on slopes up to 50° using adjustable fall arrest and work restraint systems. You will practise selecting anchors, using PPE correctly, managing risks and responding to emergencies, building the confidence to operate safely under supervision.
Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training
Inspect and assess working at height personal protective equipment (PPE) including harnesses, fall arrest lanyards and helmets in line with the Work at Height Regulations, LOLER and PUWER. You'll learn to identify faults, carry out formal inspections, maintain accurate records and follow controlled disposal procedures for equipment that fails inspection.
From £245*
Ex VAT
Harness and Lanyard User Training
Gain the skills to use harnesses and lanyards safely for work at height. You’ll practise correct fitting, inspection and basic climbing techniques while understanding your legal responsibilities and safe work procedures.
IOSH Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training
Inspect, assess and manage personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) including fall arrest, work positioning and personal suspension systems. You will be able to identify faults, apply inspection procedures and confirm compliance with legislation to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and ready for use.
From £490*
Ex VAT
Rooftop Safety and Access Working at Height Training
Safely access and work on flat roofs, including protected and unprotected areas. You will gain practical skills in using personal fall protection equipment, climbing fixed and portable ladders, and controlling rooftop hazards, while understanding relevant legislation and emergency procedures.
From £240*
Ex VAT
Signal Climbing Training
Climb and maintain railway signal structures safely using protected and unprotected access methods, in line with working at height legislation. You'll learn to inspect and fit PPE, apply harness and lanyard techniques, set up portable ladders and respond effectively to emergency situations.
Working at Height and Rescue Reassessment Training
Refresh and reassess the practical skills and knowledge needed to climb structures using protected and unprotected access ways, work safely in exposed locations and perform rescues of colleagues suspended by fall arrest systems. The course ensures delegates remain competent in both climbing and tower/mast rescue techniques.
From £1225*
Ex VAT
Working at Height Awareness Training
Understand and apply the hierarchy of control to work at height. You will gain the knowledge to identify hazards, evaluate control measures and recognise when additional training or interventions are needed to protect staff and contractors.
From £160*
Ex VAT
Working at Height Training
Operate harnesses and associated fall protection equipment safely and confidently. This course covers correct fitting, use, and basic climbing techniques, as well as awareness of emergency procedures when working at height.
From £240*
Ex VAT
*The advertised price is for Arco certification. If you choose to select the certification by an awarding body, such as City & Guilds or EUSR for example, then additional charges will apply. The total price for the option you select will be confirmed to you before booking and before any payment is taken.