Height Work Supervisor Training
Training for individuals responsible for team safety, risk assessment and work coordination when working at height.
Overview
This course is designed for work supervisors and team leaders responsible for organising safe work at height. It covers not only technical skills but also responsibility — how to assess risk before work begins, oversee team members' correct use of PPE, coordinate rescue readiness, and properly document completed work.
The programme is built around real-world work-at-height situations — from organising the worksite to responding when an incident occurs.
Who this course is for
- Work supervisors overseeing height-work teams
- Experienced height workers moving into supervisory roles
- Safety coordinators responsible for work-at-height projects
- Companies that need a competent work supervisor on site
Programme content
Legal responsibility
The supervisor's duties and responsibilities under occupational safety and health legislation.
Risk assessment and planning
Worksite risk analysis, developing safe work method statements, and permit-to-work procedures.
Team oversight
Monitoring PPE use, equipment inspection and worker competence on site.
Rescue coordination
Preparing a rescue plan, ensuring team readiness and coordinating the response in the event of an incident.
Documentation
Work logs, inspection records and incident-reporting procedures that meet audit requirements.
Requirements for participants
- A valid work-at-height or rope-access qualification
- Prior practical experience working at height
- A medical certificate of fitness for work at height
Certification
On successful completion of the course, a certificate confirming work-supervisor competence is issued. Refresher training is recommended every 2–3 years or whenever legal requirements change.