Working at height remains one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatalities in UK workplaces. This CPD-accredited Working at Height Training Level 3 course is designed to equip learners with the advanced knowledge, legal awareness, and risk-control skills required to plan, supervise, and carry out work at height safely—fully online and self-paced.
Under UK health and safety law, employers and supervisors have a legal duty to ensure that anyone working at height is competent, properly trained, and able to assess and control risks. This Level 3 course goes beyond basic awareness, focusing on regulations, risk assessment, prevention strategies, and correct use of work-at-height equipment.
You’ll gain practical, industry-relevant understanding of hazard identification, fall prevention, equipment selection, and legal responsibilities, helping you reduce risks and maintain compliance across construction, maintenance, facilities management, utilities, and industrial environments.
If you’re searching for working at height training online, Level 3 work at height course UK, or CPD height safety certification, this course provides the depth employers expect.
Enrol today and strengthen your competence in managing work at height safely.
Working at Height Level 3 Course Overview
Structured into 3 focused modules, this Working at Height Training Level 3 course delivers essential knowledge for safe planning, supervision, and execution of work at height:
- Introduction to working at height, regulations, and legal duties
- Risk assessment, hazard identification, and prevention methods
- Work at height equipment, selection, inspection, and safe use
Each module builds your understanding of how falls occur, how risks are controlled, and how UK working-at-height regulations apply in real working environments.
This Level 3 course is particularly suited to those with supervisory responsibilities or higher-risk work activities, ensuring safer decision-making and compliance on site.
Learning Outcomes of This Working at Height Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited Working at Height Training Level 3 course, you will:
- Understand UK working at height regulations and legal duties
- Identify hazards associated with working at height
- Carry out effective risk assessments for height-related tasks
- Apply appropriate prevention and control measures
- Understand safe systems of work for working at height
- Select suitable work at height equipment for different tasks
- Understand inspection and safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and fall protection
- Reduce the risk of falls and workplace accidents
- Promote safe working practices at height
Why Enrol in This Working at Height Level 3 Course?
By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Working at Height Level 3 course, you’ll gain advanced safety knowledge aligned with UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice. This course is ideal for individuals who plan, supervise, or carry out higher-risk work at height activities.
With 24/7 flexible online access, you can study at your own pace, making it suitable for busy professionals working in safety-critical roles.
Who Is This Working at Height Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Construction workers and site operatives
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Facilities and maintenance staff
- Health and safety officers
- Engineers and technicians
- Anyone required to work at height or oversee such work
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Learners with prior working at height experience
- Individuals progressing into supervisory roles
- Anyone required to complete Level 3 working at height training
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Working at Height Training Level 3 course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.
Certification
Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your qualifications and skills.
The Digital version of the certificate is available for a discounted price of £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for a discounted price of £14.99 only.
📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends!
Career Path
Completing the Working at Height Training Level 3 course supports compliance and progression in roles such as:
Construction Operative / Technician
Carry out work at height safely and in line with regulations
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £35,000
Site Supervisor / Team Leader
Plan and oversee safe working at height activities
Average UK salary: £28,000 – £45,000
Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor
Manage height-related tasks across buildings and sites
Average UK salary: £26,000 – £40,000
Health & Safety Officer
Monitor compliance and reduce height-related risks
Average UK salary: £30,000 – £50,000
Course Curriculum
- 3 sections
- 6 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Introduction, Regulations and Duties
00:20:00
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Risk Assessment and Prevention
00:26:00
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Work at Height Equipment
00:21:00

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