Course Title:

Steps and Stepstools for Users

Duration:

Minimum of 2.5 hours

Who will benefit from this course?:

For those who are infrequent users of stepladders and step stools in shops, offices, schools and the health sector

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 :

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