Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety
The Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in selecting, inspecting, positioning and using ladders safely in construction, maintenance and industrial environments.
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in selecting, inspecting, positioning and using ladders safely in construction, maintenance and industrial environments.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Ladder Safety Fundamentals
- Ladder-Use Hazards
- Step Ladders
- Extension Ladders
- Platform Ladders
- Ladder Selection
- Load Ratings
- Correct Positioning
- Safe Ladder Setup
- Three-Point Contact
- Safe Body Positioning
- Tool Handling on Ladders
- Unstable-Surface Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
- Environmental Conditions
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Defect Identification
- Ladder Maintenance
- Safe Storage
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Construction Operatives
- Maintenance Personnel
- Site Supervisors
- Safety Officers
- Workers who routinely use ladders
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop safe ladder-use competence.
- Improve ladder-selection skills.
- Strengthen pre-use inspection practices.
- Develop fall-hazard awareness.
- Improve safe climbing practices.
- Strengthen incident-response knowledge.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical ladder-inspection project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on ladder-safety project.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2–4 weeks (40–60 hours total).
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