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OPITO Approved – Work at Height Essentials

This Work at Height Essentials course is for personnel across the energy sector who require a theoretical understanding and awareness of working at height-associated hazards and guidance.

  • time 4 Hours
  • time Opito Approved
  • time E Learning
  • time 3 years Validity
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Learning Objectives
Who Should Take This Course?
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Certification & Validity

Learning Objectives

Applicable regional legislation and guidelines

Hazards associated with working at height

Safe systems of work for working at height

Different platforms for working at height

Different ladders types, safe use and associated hazards

Fall prevention measures

Fall arrest systems

Appropriate structural anchor points, attachment points and work positioning points

PPE and associated equipment including pre-use inspection

Dropped objects

Emergency procedures and rescue equipment

Who Should Take This Course?

Ideal for workers, supervisors, and safety personnel in: 

  • Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals
  • Construction & Manufacturing
  • Utilities & Power Plants
  • Inspection & Maintenance Teams

Recommended for those who work around, but do not enter, confined spaces.

Course Modules

This course covers 11 learning outcomes and their associated learning criteria. Candidate knowledge will be assessed through interactive questions as the course progresses.

After completion, candidates will be awarded an OPITO certificate valid for 3 years.

IMPORTANT - As per OPITO requirements, candidates will be required to verify their IDs before course can begin.

Acceptable ID documents include: Passport, Driver's license or Govt ID.
However, we highly recommend using passports for verification.

Certification & Validity

  • Certification Details
    • Valid for: 3 Years
    • eCertificate Upon Completion
  • Renewal Policy
    • If renewing within 3 months of expiry, the new validity aligns with the original date
  • Next Step
    • Work at Height Training (Practical Course)
  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Delivery Mode

    E Learning

  • Prerequisites

    There are no pre-requisites for this course


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Why Choose This Course?

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Course Fee
₹9,440
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What Our Students Say

"I have attended confined space course at GSS training in Kochi, it was good and very informative, the trainer Ansif was very knowledgable and kind, overall the training was great. Same day received training certificate. Thank you GSS"

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enroll in a course?
To enroll, please ensure you have signed up and are logged in. Ensure that your sign-up details are correct and match your passport or chosen ID, as these details will be used during course registration. Select the course you want and click Start Learning. This will take you to the payment page, where you can choose your preferred payment method. Once the payment is successful, you will be registered for the course and sent the joining instructions along with a link to your portal. eLearning courses can be taken at any time, and you may enroll whenever it suits you.
What certifications will I receive?
GSS courses are accredited by leading industrial bodies such as OPITO, LEEA, ECITB and CompEx. Completing an accredited course will earn you certification from that accrediting body. For instance, if you finish an OPITO Confined space awareness course, you will receive an OPITO certificate.
Are the courses internationally recognized?
Yes, our accredited courses are internationally recognised.