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Working Safely at Height and Self Evacuation Course

This 2-day Working Safely at Height course includes all the content covered in our 1-day Working Safely at Height course. The second day focuses on solo height operations, teaching emergency escape and self-evacuation skills.

Key points
  • Valid for 3 years
  • Covers setting up lines and using descenders for self-evacuation
  • City & Guilds Assured Product Certificate available
  • Includes practical training in simulated height environments
  • Builds on basic height safety knowledge with advanced solo techniques
  • Exclusively available at MRS Training & Rescue centres UK-wide
"Our team are skilled professionals who share real, relevant experiences to bring our training to life."

About this course

This training course covers what you need to know to work safely at height and how to perform a self evacuation from height should an emergency arise.

Candidates will:

  • Understand the main principle of health, safety, environmental legislation and approved codes of practice for working at height
  • Know the hazards and risks associated with work at height
  • Know the methods of reducing risk and injury, including the hierarchy of controls relating to working at height
  • Know the types of personal fall protection systems and the differences between fall arrest, work restraint and work positioning (including anchors & lifelines)
  • Give an appreciation of procedures for rescue, emergency at height or other incidents
  • Demonstrate competency when planning work from suspended lines
  • Understand the safe use of mechanical descenders, secondary back up lines, and edge protection
  • Demonstrate a safe working approach to setting up work positioning equipment, including mechanical descenders and secondary backup lines 

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This course is taught by highly experienced instructors who have extensive knowledge and experience of working at height.

The majority of our trainers are also real-life rescuers who have been part of emergency operations in the UK and around the world.

This course has a maximum capacity of 6 candidates. If you wish to train a larger group of employees, contact us to learn more about our bespoke training courses and on-site training units.

1 trainer to 6 candidates (1:6):

  • Theory training
  • Practical training & assessment
  • Written test

Certification/Accreditation

To pass this course and receive certification, delegates must pass a written test and a practical assessment. 

Those who complete the course can choose to receive an MRS Training & Rescue certificate or, for an additional fee, a City & Guilds Assured Product Certificate.

Certification lasts for 3 years. 

MRS certificates are emailed within a week of the course being completed. City & Guilds certificates are emailed as soon as we receive them (usually within 2 weeks).

Payments

If you book this course online, you can pay by debit or credit card.

If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.

Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
 

After booking

Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
 

Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.

Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.

Entry requirements

Delegates must be physically fit for courses involving practical exercises and PPE. Key health conditions to consider include heart disease, respiratory issues (e.g., asthma), high blood pressure, epilepsy, vertigo, impaired limb function, uncorrected vision problems, and any substance dependencies. 

If unsure, employers should arrange a medical assessment. We reserve the right to refuse training to those deemed medically unfit. 

Delegates using manriding or fall arrest equipment must not exceed a weight limit of 127kg (20 stone). Customers may use their own equipment if the assessor confirms it is fit for purpose, properly calibrated, and compatible with course equipment.
 

Delegates must provide photographic ID, such as a passport or driving licence, before completing any course. The legal name on the ID will appear on the certificate.

In addition, all candidates are required to bring the following PPE for practical exercises:

  • Hard hat
  • Workwear
  • Safety footwear
  • Gloves

Yes. Due to the nature of the training course and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore English proficiency is required.

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