Learning Outcomes

Risks Associated to Working From Heights

Equipment, Confined Spaces and Laws

Confined Spaces Risk Assessment

Control Measures and Emergency Procedures

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to working from heights, you will learn the duties and responsibilities of employers and employees in ensuring safety. Learn about risk assessment and prevention and confined space legislation, risk assessment in confined spaces as well as control measures and emergency procedures.

Working Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces - Course Assessment

This free online course explores how to ensure a safe work environment when working from heights and confined spaces.

Working Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces

Over 30% of all workplace fatalities are caused by falls from heights or confined spaces. These two workplace mishaps pose a significant risk of injury and severe fatalities if proper measures are ignored. This short course discusses the various measures that need to be put in place to ensure heightened safety awareness in these environments. From comprehensive risk assessment to implementing effective control measures in work environments.

Introduction to Handyperson

Basic Tools and Equipment

Electrical Work

Plumbing Skills

Fixing and Repairing Appliances

General Carpentry

This module will be providing the learner with an introduction to the role of a handyperson along with a list of skills that a handyperson carries out. A basic job description of a handyperson will be provided including job requirements, pros, cons, benefits, etc. A list of skills requirements of a handyperson will also be explained.

Basic Maintenance Skills

Walls and Floors

Painting and Decorating

Drilling, Tiling and Welding

Construction Projects

Health and Safety at Work

Starting Your Own Business as a Handyperson

This module will be looking at some additional skills that are required as a handyperson. A discussion on the role of a handyperson in construction projects will be carried out. An analysis of health and safety requirements for a handyperson will also be provided. The different approaches to starting a handyperson business will also be discussed.

Fundamentals of a Handyperson - Course assessment

Learn about the role of the handyperson and pick up a range of skills in this free online DIY course.

Fundamentals of a Handyperson

Are you inclined towards developing the necessary skills to become a handyperson? Or do you want to hone in on your talents and start a handyperson business? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then you have come to the right place. This online course provides the learner with an in-depth understanding of all the essential skills that a handyperson needs. Key knowledge to starting one's own business will also be discussed. Enrol now!

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