Lifting Equipment Awareness in Housing

Discover the key principles of lift and lifting equipment safety in housing. This course provides an introduction to lift systems, potential hazards, regulatory requirements and proper maintenance -helping to keep your organisation compliant and your residents and personnel safe.

Lifting Equipment Awareness in Housing covers a key area of safety and compliance, and one about which there can often be misconceptions. Designed specifically for anyone working in housing, this course will help to raise awareness of the key issues, and provide a solid introduction to the principles of lift safety. 

This course provides a foundational understanding of how lifts work and what makes them potentially dangerous, helping learners to recognise the critical importance of safe operation and maintenance. It also covers the responsibilities landlords have to their residents when it comes to lifts and lifting equipment, and the legislation which applies in different contexts. Learners will also come to understand the responsibilities placed on duty holders.  

Ready to enhance your knowledge of lift and lifting equipment safety? Scroll down to find out more.

Did you know?

Between 2013/14 and 2017/18, lifting and handling injuries accounted for approximately 22% of non-fatal injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) in the UK (HSE)

Course Delivery: E-Learning
Enrolment Duration:
180 days
CPD Hours: 0.5 Hour(s)
Cost: from £45+VAT
Sector Safety and Compliance
Roles

Customer Service, Housing Officers, Resident-Facing Teams, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Support Staff.

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Who is this suitable for?

ASCP Bitesize Learning is designed for everyone!

All the Bitesize series of courses are designed for the housing sector giving an awareness level knowledge that broadens and shapes good safety culture.

This could include:

  • Customer Services
  • Housing Officers
  • Resident-Facing Teams
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • ....and any other roles!

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes clarify expectations, focus training on key safety and compliance aspects, and align learning with business goals to enhance workplace competence and safety. This streamlined approach helps ensure measurable and relevant results for the organisation.

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By the end of this ASCP Bitesize training, you will be able to:

  • Know the basics of how a lift operates
  • Be able to identify potential issues and dangers relating to lifts and lifting equipment
  • Know what legislation covers lifts and lifting equipment, and understand how these apply in different contexts
  • Know what a 'duty holder' is

Course Syllabus

What to expect before, during, and after your course
  • Before the course starts

    Our Bitesize Learning courses are available as soon as you enrol. All you need is an internet connection and a supported browser to begin.

  • During the course

    The course is a self-paced online training course broken into smaller Bitesize Learning chunks. You will cover the following topics:

    In this lesson you will find out about the relevant legislation covering lifting equipment in the UK.

    In this lesson you will learn about lifts including how they work and what makes them dangerous.

    In this lesson you will learn about lifting equipment in the domestic environment.

    In this lesson you will learn about the compliance obligations placed on landlords with regards to lifts and lifting equipment. 

  • Assessment

    To pass this course learners will need to demonstrate their knowledge with a short 10 question assessment.

  • Certification

    Learners will receive a CPD certificate on our Accredible certificates platform. This is a shareable demonstration of your knowledge

Produced by the experts at CORGI

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Don't settle for generic content for your safety and compliance training. Choose tailored quality from CORGI.

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Produced by the best, our subject matter experts live and breathe safety and compliance, providing you with the knowledge you need.

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Sector Specific Knowledge

We are safety and compliance specialists, drawing on a vast range of knowledge and experience in the housing sector.

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With a rapidly changing landscape, you can trust that our courses are up to date with the latest information.

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