Steps and Stepstools Course

Learning Objectives Delegates will be competent to:

• Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use stepladders & step stools
• Correctly locate and safely use stepladders & step stools
• Visually inspect stepladders and step stools for damage before and after use

They will have an understanding of:

• What they need to know about the law and standards relating to
  stepladders & step stools
• Hazards in the use of stepladders & step stools
• Storage & handling of stepladders and step stools

Method The course is planned to run over a minimum or 2.5 hours
Training Activity

• Slide led – trainer providing information and asking questions
• A group exercise on Inspections and Hazard Analysis
• An individual questionnaire on safe and effective use of Stepladders
• and Step Stools

Assessment Process
There are 4 assessment activities:

1. 15 Multiple Choice Questions
2. Step / Step Stool fault finding
3. Hazard Analysis
4. Carrying, positioning and stepping on to Steps and Step Stools

• Assessment Closed book course with a pass mark of 80%
• PPE Closed toe shoes, with good grip on the sole – no backless or high heel
• shoes; no socks, stocking or bare feet
• Ideal clothing:
• – No loose tops
• – Jeans / trousers for men and women
• Course content Current Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height
• Trainer / delegate ratio Maximum of 1:8
• Venue requirements A suitable classroom to accommodate 8 delegates for the theory and
• practical assessment sessions.
• Supporting Documents Ladder Association summary notes for each delegate
• Award A Ladder Association certificate and LadderCard will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical assessment sessions at the level they attend the course which has a five year validity period
• Literacy, Fitness & Health Delegates must be numerate, literate and have a good command of English. They should be fit and capable of stepping on to small steps, stepstools and dome type stools.
• Qualifications & Experience No qualifications or experience are required for this course.