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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CITA Instructor S-Cape Evacuation Equipment Working at Height Training

Train and assess colleagues in the safe use of S-Cape evacuation equipment in line with the Competency and Information Transfer Association (CITA) scheme. You'll learn to demonstrate procedures, supervise low and high-level descents, operate a man-up truck safely and ensure trainees can use the equipment correctly and confidently.

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CITA Offshore S-Cape Instructor Training

Instruct and assess others in the safe use of offshore S-Cape evacuation equipment, including controlled descents and water evacuation procedures. You'll develop hands-on competence with the system and the skills to teach correct techniques and evaluate candidates confidently. The course leads to certification awarded by the Competency and Information Transfer Association (CITA).

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Controlled Rate Descent (CRD) Rescue Training

Respond to height-related emergencies by using Controlled Rate Descent (CRD) rescue equipment to safely recover casualties suspended in fall arrest systems or stranded at height. You’ll learn how to select anchor points, operate lifting and lowering systems, and apply correct casualty care procedures while managing risks associated with suspension incidents and controlled rescue operations.

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Fixed Ladder Rescue Training

Train to rescue a colleague safely from a fixed ladder when fall arrest systems have been activated. You'll learn to select anchor points, operate rescue kits, manage casualty lifting and lowering, and recognise and respond to suspension syncope - meeting your duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

From £225*

Ex VAT

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Offshore S-Cape User Training

Deploy and use offshore S-Cape evacuation equipment safely in an emergency, including controlled descents and water evacuation procedures. You'll gain hands-on experience with the system through low-level descents and environmental tank exercises, preparing you to respond quickly and correctly when it matters.

From £140*

Ex VAT

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Onshore S-Cape User Training

Evacuate safely from the raised cab of mechanical handling equipment using the S-Cape system, including low- and high-level descents and emergency procedures. You'll gain hands-on experience with the equipment in realistic scenarios, preparing you to respond quickly and correctly in an emergency.

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Poletop Rescue Training

Working on wood poles at height carries significant risk and when a climber becomes suspended or incapacitated, a safe and competent rescue response is essential. This course provides the practical skills and underpinning knowledge to climb wood poles safely and carry out a rescue of a suspended colleague, both by climbing the pole directly and using a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). Completed at one of Arco's specialist training facilities, it is suitable for anyone working on telecommunication poles at height.

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Rescue from Height Training

Rescue a colleague safely from height when fall arrest systems have been activated. You'll learn to select anchor points, operate rescue kits and manage casualty lifting and lowering, as well as recognise and respond to suspension syncope - meeting your duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

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Tower Crane Rescue Training

Rescue colleagues and tower crane operators safely from elevated structures when high-risk incidents occur. You'll learn to select anchor points, operate rescue kits, manage casualty lifting and lowering, and recognise and respond to suspension syncope - meeting your duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

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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

*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.