This 1-day Management of Working at Height course equips managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to ensure legislative compliance and improve safety practices for working at height.
- Valid for 3 years
- Develops skills in creating risk assessments, method statements, and rescue plans
- Covers essential compliance for height safety management
- Promotes effective planning and oversight of work at height
Neil Fowkes has over 30 years of engineering and safety expertise. He specialises in confined space rescue, working at height, and international safety training—including offshore operations.
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A former prison officer with expertise in riot control and hostage negotiation, Steve now leads rescue operations and delivers specialist training—while pursuing advanced safety and management qualifications.
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Billy is the Senior SHEQ Manager at MRS Training and Rescue. After serving nine years in the Royal Air Force Fire Service, he transitioned into Fire Safety and Health & Safety instruction. A recognised expert, Billy is dedicated to driving continuous improvements in safety and health across the organisation.
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Drawing on extensive hands-on experience in confined spaces and working at height, Dan specialises in delivering bespoke training and emergency response solutions. He has worked on complex international projects and currently manages major contracts, ensuring the safety and preparedness of rescue teams across the UK.
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Lindsey Speirs specialises in confined space training and Mental Health First Aid. Drawing on her background in mental health, challenging behaviour, and eight years of palliative care experience, Lindsey brings a unique combination of compassion and expertise to her role.
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Andy Watson has over 15 years’ experience in emergency response, training, and leadership. He was instrumental in establishing MRS Training & Rescue's Aberdeen centre, setting the standard for training and rescue services in the area.
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Liam Spencer is a high-risk rescue instructor and drone pilot at MRS Mansfield. He leads a team of 20, providing confined space training, consultancy, and drone inspections, while fostering strong client relationships.
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Rob Tune has 14 years of experience in high-risk industries including mining, water, energy, and nuclear. He oversees training quality, course development, and assurance, leveraging real-world insights to enhance learning.
Derek Speirs began his career in the mining industry at 16, following his father's footsteps. After gaining extensive experience in mining and rescue operations, he joined MRS Training & Rescue in 2013 and swiftly rose through the ranks.
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Ross Graham has a background in emergency response, offshore operations, and health & safety training. He plays a key role in developing industry-leading training programmes and helms operational teams in high-risk environments.
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Stuart Jackson is an expert mine manager with over 40 years’ experience in mining operations, safety management, and project leadership. He specialises in improving safety practices and operational efficiency in complex projects.
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Russell Duff oversees safety, training, and business growth at MRS Training and Rescue's Southampton centre. A former Royal Navy Officer, he brings a wealth of maritime and leadership experience to the MRS team.
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Matt has six years of experience in delivering confined space, work at height, and STCW training. He combines his expertise in rescue operations and site consultations to help organisations maintain the highest safety standards.
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Karl joined MRS Training and Rescue in 2015. Passionate about health and safety, he began as an associate rescuer, providing industrial rescue at a power station. Now a full-time rescue and trainer operative, Karl specialises in confined spaces and high-risk environments, trains the HART team, and maintains essential rescue equipment.
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About this course
Course attendees will be taught all the necessary knowledge and skills they need to be able to safely plan, supervise and manage working at height activities – such as managing contractors who must carry out work at height tasks.
This management course is classroom and theory based. Course attendees will be given the opportunity to learn and develop working at height safety documentation such as risk assessments, method statements and rescue plans.
This course covers:
- Risk assessment review and writing
- Method statement review and writing
- Permit issuing
- Monitoring work at height
- Formulating a rescue plan
- Current legislation
- Hierarchy of control
- Selection of work methods
- Safe use of ladders
- Introduction to personal fall protection equipment
- PPE inspection requirements
Successful course attendees should leave this course being able to:
- Understand the main health and safety principles of 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
- Understand the types of personal fall protection systems and the differences between fall arrest, work restraint and work positioning
- Understand procedures and practices for controlling risks to health and safety, preparing for working at height and using access equipment, Personal Fall Protection Systems (PFPS) and PPE
- Demonstrate competency in developing a risk assessment/method statement for a working at height task
- Demonstrate competency in planning procedures for rescue and other incidents
To view the full course timetable click here.
This course is delivered by highly experienced instructors – all of whom have completed regulated training and assessor awards in working at height training.
The majority of our instructors have worked in or rescue people from hazardous environments. This unique insight helps bring our classroom courses to life, as instructors can use real-life examples as part of the training.
1 trainer to 12 candidates
- Theory training
Certification/Accreditation
Those who successfully complete this course (case study and short multi-choice test) will receive MRS Training & Rescue certification.
3 years.
MRS certificates are emailed within a week of the course being completed.
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.
Courses start at 8.45am and finish at about 3.30pm.
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 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.
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.
