C303 - Facade access

Outline

This new Spotlight Series course provides an introduction to façade access and the key considerations involved in safely accessing and maintaining building envelopes.

Falls from height continue to account for the largest number of fatal workplace injuries. As façades become more complex and access for inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment/recommissioning increases, working at height remains a critical risk that must be carefully managed.

This course introduces relevant legal frameworks and guidance on access, outlines major categories of access equipment, and highlights considerations for reducing risk when working at height.

Target audience

This course is intended for professionals who require a general understanding of façade access and maintenance considerations.

Learning objectives

• Develop awareness of the risks associated with working at height and some of the relevant legal responsibilities,
• Understand the main types of façade access equipment approaches and their typical applications,
• Recognise practical strategies for reducing risk and improving safety in façade access and maintenance.

Assessment

• Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course,
• The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CWCT CPD certificate for the course,
• If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. 

Pre-requisites

None

Course availability

15 June – 30 November 2026

Lecture time

60 minutes 

Price