Ladder and Stepladder User - Ladder Association (E-Learning)

To provide delegates with the knowledge required to work safely with ladders and step ladders in the course of their daily duties.

NOTE

Completing the e-learning alone does not qualify you as a ladder user; industry standards require both the knowledge gained in the e-learning theory session and assessed use of the equipment to demonstrate proficiency. Once you have completed the e-learning, you must also complete the practical assessment and testing at a Ladder Association approved HSS Training centre.  On successful achievement, of all three parts, we will apply for your Ladder Association Certification and ID Card.

To take advantage of this, please follow the below steps:

1. Get in touch with us on 0345 605 0006 or click below to book - at this time you will be charged the full course cost
2. Complete the theory e-learning module which can be done anytime, anywhere and on any device, at a pace which suits you (compatible with PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones on any modern internet browser)
3. Once you have completed and successfully passed the e-learning, please contact us to book your practical training and assessment at one of our Ladder Association approved centres - you will be asked to provide evidence of successful completion of the e-learning certificate which is created / printed at the end of your e-learning
   Delegates are required to attend an HSS Training Ladder Association approved training centre within 90 days of completing the e-learning module to sit their theory exam and undertake practical training and assessment [this has been temporarily increased due to Covid-19]
4. You will need to bring a copy of your ‘certificate of completion’ to the course for the trainer to verify, without this you will be refused entry
5. Upon entry to the course, you will be asked to complete an open book multiple choice questionnaire which is based on the knowledge gained from the e-learning.  This will be followed by a practical training and assessment session, with the duration dependent upon knowledge and experience

To find the next available date at a centre near you, please contact us on 0345 605 0006 or email training@hss.com.

This attracts a CITB Short Course Duration Grant at Tier 1, with a value of £70.  Please see the Grants and Funding tab for further information.

• This course is also available as a half-day tutor led Ladder Association Users course, please click here.

You must have attended the Ladder Association - Ladders & Stepladders User course and have a valid LadderCard prior to attending the Inspection course.

Please note: The e-learning module must be completed within 6 months of the date of booking

• Aims and Objectives
• Information
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Equipment
• Site, Task, Equipment, People (STEP)
• Storage, Transport, Maintenance
• Hazards
• Assessments

• AM courses start at 08:30
• PM courses start at 12:30

Operatives and supervisors who require the knowledge and practical skills to work safely with ladders and stepladders.

This e-learning module is ideal for those individuals who do not want time away from their job / workplace.

• This course is also available as a half-day tutor led Ladder Association Users course, please click here.

Having completed the e-learning theory module, delegates will be issued with a 'certificate of completion'.  Delegates will then need to contact HSS Training to sit their theory exam and undertake practical training and assessment in one of our training centres within 90 days of completing the e-learning module [temporarily increased due to Covid-19].  The follow up event is a half day face to face session with practical training and assessment.

To find the next available date at a centre near you, please contact us on 0345 605 0006 or email training@hss.com.

All delegates will still be expected to complete a theory test when they arrive at a training centre to verify that they have the knowledge to continue to the practical element of the course.  Delegates will be required to bring their e-learning 'certificate of completion' with them on the day.

Successful completion of this course will result in the issuing of a Ladder Association Ladder User’s ID card and Certificate of Training valid for 5 years.

CITB Short Course Duration Grant

As of the 1st April 2023, the levy grants for CITB have been updated. For more information on the changes please click here.

Information for Employers

HSS Training is 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.

How much is the Grant?

The grant rates are split into three tiers, determined by the duration and content of the course.

•Tier 1 = £60

•Tier 2 = £140

•Tier 3 = £240

Please refer to the Approved Course List on CITB’s website for the full course directory. Grants are paid once for each individual per course, with the exception of a renewal or refresher course.

Which courses are covered?

As a CITB accredited ATO, HSS Training has 20+ courses registered under the CITB Short Course Duration Grant.  Short duration courses last from 3 hours to 29 days, focusing on the core construction skills needed across the industry. 

The full list of approved courses is available on CITB’s Construction Training Directory.

• Assured Products - courses delivered to an agreed industry standard

• Recognised Products - an approved standard by a relevant awarding body that is widely accepted by the industry i.e. IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association

• CITB - relating to the Site Safety Plus courses

How do I claim?

Q. What do I need to do as the employer?
A. Simply book your employee onto their required course (our full open schedule is available on the HSS Training website) and provide us with the following details: Delegate name, DOB, Address, NI Number and the Employer CITB Levy Number.

Q. How do I make a claim?
A. We will do everything for you. Because HSS Training is an ATO with CITB, following your employees successful completion of their course we will update the  construction Training Register and you will automatically receive the payment.

Q. How will I receive the payment?
A. Grants can only be paid back via bank transfer, so ensure that CITB hold your current bank details - you can do this through their secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form.

Who can claim?

Any Employer can claim who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.

Note – grants are not paid to individual employees.

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.