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HOT WORK: Work Ready Skills
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Updated: March, 2026| CPD Accredited | PDF Certificate | Expert tutor support | 14 day money back guarantee

Summary

Price
£40 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
70 Videos, 6 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
6.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Last Updated: March 2026

HOT WORK: Work Ready Skills – 3 Course Professional Development Bundle

Course 1 – HOT WORK: Work Ready Skills
Bonus Course 2 – Fire Safety Training
Bonus Course 3 – Welding Safety Course

Discounted Bundle Offer

Gain access to all four essential safety courses at a discounted rate when purchased as a bundle—while enjoying full value from each individual course.

What You Will Learn

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

  • Understand the fundamental principles of hot work safety and common hazards
  • Navigate the UK legal and regulatory requirements related to hot work
  • Manage and implement the hot work permitting process effectively
  • Identify, assess, and control risks associated with hot work operations
  • Apply fire safety measures specific to hot work environments
  • Prepare work sites and equipment for safe hot work activities
  • Develop and execute emergency plans for hot work-related incidents
  • Recognise mental health challenges and promote worker wellbeing
  • Define roles, responsibilities, and best practices for training and supervision
  • Foster a culture of continuous safety improvement and compliance

Why You Should Take This Course?

  • Gain the skills to plan and perform hot work tasks safely
  • Understand legal obligations and how to meet them confidently
  • Learn practical risk control and fire prevention techniques
  • Enhance your ability to respond effectively in emergencies
  • Promote worker health, safety, and well-being on-site
  • Prepare for supervisory or safety roles involving hot work activities

Assessment & Certification

  • Multiple-choice assessments at the end of each module with unlimited retakes
  • Receive PDF certificates upon successful completion
  • Option to order a hard copy certificate delivered by courier
  • Digital CPD-branded certificate available for instant download

Why Choose High Skills Training

  • Flexible Learning – Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace
  • Expert Support – Guidance from experienced instructors
  • Clear Pricing – No hidden costs
  • 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee – Risk-free enrolment
  • Lifetime Access – Learn and revisit materials whenever needed

Take the Next Step in Workplace Safety

Whether you work in construction, engineering, maintenance, or industrial settings, this bundle equips you with the critical skills and knowledge to perform hot work safely and confidently.

Enrol today with High Skills Training and build safer, job-ready skills for high-risk work environments.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 70 Videos, 6 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 6h and 45m

    • 1: Welcome to the Course 02:00
    • 2: Section Overview of Introduction to Hot Work Safety 01:41
    • 3: Understanding Hot Work Operations 05:09
    • 4: Types of Hot Work Tasks 04:19
    • 5: Key Hazards and Exposures 03:56
    • 6: Roles and Responsibilities in Hot Work Operations 04:28
    • 7: Order Your Accredited Certificate 01:00
    • 8: Safety Standards and Best Practices 05:46
    • 9: Highlights of Introduction to Hot Work Safety 02:50
    • 10: Section Overview of Legal and Regulatory Framework (UK) 01:30
    • 11: UK Laws on Hot Work 05:02
    • 12: HSE Guidelines and Expectations 04:59
    • 13: Legal Duties of Employers and Workers 04:32
    • 14: Insurance and Liability Issues 04:46
    • 15: Incident Reporting and Documentation 04:47
    • 16: Highlights of Legal and Regulatory Framework (UK) 02:49
    • 17: Section Overview of Hot Work Permitting Process 01:46
    • 18: The Importance of Work Permits 04:45
    • 19: Permit Elements and Validity 04:41
    • 20: Setting Up Safe Procedures 04:22
    • 21: Authorisation Roles and Controls 04:56
    • 22: Permit Auditing and Reviews 04:42
    • 23: Highlights of Hot Work Permitting Process 02:23
    • 24: Section Overview of Risk Management and Controls 01:20
    • 25: Spotting Hazards Early 04:15
    • 26: Practical Risk Assessment 04:14
    • 27: Selecting Control Measures 04:38
    • 28: Responding to Near Misses 04:39
    • 29: Learning from Incidents 04:20
    • 30: Highlights of Risk Management and Controls 02:41
    • 31: Section Overview of Fire Safety in Hot Work 01:21
    • 32: Fire Prevention Basics 03:57
    • 33: Fire Watch Duties and Setup 04:10
    • 34: Extinguisher Use and Practice 04:00
    • 35: Managing Flammable Materials 04:30
    • 36: Safe Shutdown Procedures 04:37
    • 37: Highlights of Fire Safety in Hot Work 02:34
    • 38: Section Overview of Site Preparation and Equipment 01:28
    • 39: Pre-Work Area Inspection 04:26
    • 40: Setting Up Barriers and Signs 04:50
    • 41: Equipment Safety Checks 04:46
    • 42: Managing Tools and Heat Sources 04:12
    • 43: Using PPE Effectively 04:30
    • 44: Highlights of Site Preparation and Equipment 02:47
    • 45: Section Overview of Emergency Planning and Response 01:28
    • 46: Building an Emergency Plan 04:40
    • 47: Alarm and Evacuation Protocols 04:37
    • 48: Fire Response Drills 04:22
    • 49: First Aid in Hot Work Areas 04:17
    • 50: Post-Incident Reviews 04:37
    • 51: Highlights of Emergency Planning and Response 02:42
    • 52: Section Overview of Mental Health and Worker Wellbeing 01:25
    • 53: Stress and Fatigue Awareness 04:30
    • 54: Mental Health Risks in Hot Work 04:21
    • 55: Support Systems and Resources 04:32
    • 56: Promoting a Safety Culture 04:22
    • 57: Leadership and Empathy at Work 04:58
    • 58: Highlights of Mental Health and Worker Wellbeing 02:40
    • 59: Section Overview of Roles, Training, and Supervision 01:26
    • 60: Supervisor Responsibilities 04:06
    • 61: Worker Competency Requirements 04:26
    • 62: Training Plans and Records 05:10
    • 63: Friendly Reminder 01:00
    • 64: Conducting Safety Briefings 04:34
    • 65: Monitoring and Coaching 04:18
    • 66: Highlights of Roles, Training, and Supervision 02:32
    • 67: Section Overview of Continuous Improvement and Culture 01:24
    • 68: Lessons from Real Events 04:45
    • 69: Reviewing Safety Performance 04:45
    • 70: Encouraging Feedback 04:13
    • 71: Updating Procedures Over Time 04:36
    • 72: Building a Zero-Harm Mindset 04:46
    • 73: Highlights of Continuous Improvement and Culture 02:37
    • 74: Congratulations 01:00
    • 75: Self Assessment 08:00
    • 76: Fire Safety Training 1:17:00
    • 77: Welding Safety Course 45:00

Description

Course 1: HOT WORK: Work Ready Skills

Step into the high-risk, fast-paced world of hot work safety with this practical and engaging HOT WORK: Work Ready Skills Course. Designed for anyone involved in welding, cutting, grinding, or similar tasks, this course builds the essential skills needed to manage risks and work safely in hazardous environments.

You’ll start with the core principles of hot work safety and explore the common hazards linked to these activities. From there, the course guides you through the UK legal and regulatory framework, helping you clearly understand your responsibilities and compliance requirements.

Next, you’ll learn how to carry out hot work permits correctly, along with effective risk assessment and control measures. The course also covers key fire safety practices, safe site preparation, and proper use of equipment to reduce the risk of accidents.

In addition, we address the importance of worker wellbeing, including mental health awareness and support in high-risk workplaces. Finally, you’ll gain insight into supervision, training requirements, and how to promote a strong, safety-first culture on-site.

Section 1: Introduction to Hot Work Safety

  • Lecture 1: Understanding Hot Work Operations
  • Lecture 2: Types of Hot Work Tasks
  • Lecture 3: Key Hazards and Exposures
  • Lecture 4: Roles and Responsibilities in Hot Work Operations
  • Lecture 5: Safety Standards and Best Practices

Section 2: Legal and Regulatory Framework (UK)

  • Lecture 6: UK Laws on Hot Work
  • Lecture 7: HSE Guidelines and Expectations
  • Lecture 8: Legal Duties of Employers and Workers
  • Lecture 9: Insurance and Liability Issues
  • Lecture 10: Incident Reporting and Documentation

Section 3: Hot Work Permitting Process

  • Lecture 11: The Importance of Work Permits
  • Lecture 12: Permit Elements and Validity
  • Lecture 13: Setting Up Safe Procedures
  • Lecture 14: Authorisation Roles and Controls
  • Lecture 15: Permit Auditing and Reviews

Section 4: Risk Management and Controls

  • Lecture 16: Spotting Hazards Early
  • Lecture 17: Practical Risk Assessment
  • Lecture 18: Selecting Control Measures
  • Lecture 19: Responding to Near Misses
  • Lecture 20: Learning from Incidents

Section 5: Fire Safety in Hot Work

  • Lecture 21: Fire Prevention Basics
  • Lecture 22: Fire Watch Duties and Setup
  • Lecture 23: Extinguisher Use and Practice
  • Lecture 24: Managing Flammable Materials
  • Lecture 25: Safe Shutdown Procedures

Section 6: Site Preparation and Equipment

  • Lecture 26: Pre-Work Area Inspection
  • Lecture 27: Setting Up Barriers and Signs
  • Lecture 28: Equipment Safety Checks
  • Lecture 29: Managing Tools and Heat Sources
  • Lecture 30: Using PPE Effectively

Section 7: Emergency Planning and Response

  • Lecture 31: Building an Emergency Plan
  • Lecture 32: Alarm and Evacuation Protocols
  • Lecture 33: Fire Response Drills
  • Lecture 34: First Aid in Hot Work Areas
  • Lecture 35: Post-Incident Reviews

Section 8: Mental Health and Worker Wellbeing

  • Lecture 36: Stress and Fatigue Awareness
  • Lecture 37: Mental Health Risks in Hot Work
  • Lecture 38: Support Systems and Resources
  • Lecture 39: Promoting a Safety Culture
  • Lecture 40: Leadership and Empathy at Work

Section 9: Roles, Training, and Supervision

  • Lecture 41: Supervisor Responsibilities
  • Lecture 42: Worker Competency Requirements
  • Lecture 43: Training Plans and Records
  • Lecture 44: Conducting Safety Briefings
  • Lecture 45: Monitoring and Coaching

Section 10: Continuous Improvement and Culture

  • Lecture 46: Lessons from Real Events
  • Lecture 47: Reviewing Safety Performance
  • Lecture 48: Encouraging Feedback
  • Lecture 49: Updating Procedures Over Time
  • Lecture 50: Building a Zero-Harm Mindset

Course 2: Fire Safety Training

Course 3: Welding Safety Course

Who is this course for?

This Course is perfect for:

  • Hot work operators and contractors

  • Safety officers and supervisors in industrial settings

  • Fire safety and risk management professionals

  • Site managers and project coordinators

  • Anyone responsible for or involved in hot work tasks

Requirements

No prior Hot Work Experience Required, We Will Teach You Everything Step by Step.

Career path

Job Options For This Course:

  • Welder
  • MIG/TIG Welder
  • Welder Fabricator
  • Welding Inspector
  • Welding Supervisor
  • Welding Engineer
  • Pipe Welder / Pipefitter
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Quality Control Inspector
  • Panel Beater (Automotive Welding)
  • Structural Steel Worker
  • Shipyard Welder
  • Construction Site Worker (Hot Work Specialist)
  • Fire Watcher (Hot Work Safety Role)

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