Ladder Association Training Course
To provide delegates with the knowledge to select appropriate work at height equipment for a task, correctly locate and safely use ladders and stepladders, and inspect ladders and stepladders for damage.
Delegates will also be provided with an understanding of current relevant legislation in order to be able to thoroughly inspect ladders and stepladders, identifying safety critical faults and to record equipment details and inspections as outlined in PUWER.
Ladder Association courses are recognised by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the leading safety training when working with Ladders. For further information please download '
LA455 Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders - a brief guide' which is the new guidance jointly produced by the Ladder Association and the HSE.
Courses are provided by the LADDER accredited training provider HSS Training, these will be delivered in their approved training venues and run by HSS Training instructors.
This attracts a CITB Short Course Duration Grant at Tier 1, with a value of £60. Please see the Grants and Funding tab for further information.
Ladder & Stepladder User - AM
- Aims and objectives
- Introductions
- Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
- Product standards and classifications for ladders
- Product standards and classifications for step ladders
- Hazards affecting the use of ladders and step ladders
- Assessing Risks
- Standards & Classifications
- Planning & Organising, Selecting & Using - STEP
- Storage, Handling & Maintenance
- Theory Test & Practical Assessments
Ladder & Stepladder Inspection - PM
- Legal requirements and guidance
- Initial inspection
- Asset register
- Inspection procedures
- Inspection Documentation
- Manufacturing techniques
- Maintenance / repairs
- Disposal
- Theory Test & Practical Assessments
Ladder Association courses are delivered by HSS Training at Ladder Association accredited centers.
Successful completion of this course will result in the issuing of a Ladder Association Ladder User's ID card and Certificate of Training.
CITB Short Course Duration Grant
How do I claim?
Simply book your employee(s) onto their required course and make payment as normal. Following the course, provide us with the following details via email requesting the grant: Surname, DOB, Individual ID / Registration Number, NI Number, Unique Learner Number.
Who can claim?
Any employer who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements can claim. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.
How much is the grant?
| Course Name |
Grant Tier |
Value |
| Ladder and Stepladder User - Ladder Association |
Tier 1 |
£30 |
| Ladder and Stepladder Inspection - Ladder Association |
Tier 1 |
£30 |
Eligibility Requirements
Employers are able to claim grants if they have sent a Levy Return to CITB by 30th November each year (where applicable).
Please refer to CITB's website for more information on how Levy Returns are calculated for a company.
Information for Employers
Our Training Partners are an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses. The CITB levy and grants scheme has been introduced to ensure the UK construction industry has the skilled workforce that it needs; providing grants for employers to train their workers. This helps to maintain health & safety standards on construction sites, keeping the right skills available for the industry to grow. In turn this will allow projects to be completed on time and within budget, in a safe and sustainable manner.
