Hot Works Training in brief: Hot Works Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what counts as hot work. It takes approx. 25 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Hot work can start a fire that only breaks out after the job has finished, which is why a fire watch carries on after the work stops.
Hot Works explains what counts as hot work and why it causes so many serious fires. It covers responsibilities and legislation, then the safety measures and controls that should be in place before, during and after the job. It is for anyone who uses equipment such as grinders or welders in their work.
Hot Works Training at a glance
| Course | Hot Works |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Fire safety and permit to work systems |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- The ability to explain what hot work is
- Understanding what hot work activities and their hazards are
- Be able to identify health hazards associated with hot work
- Knowing the responsibilities of employers and the duties of employees
- Be able to outline the legislation relating to hot work
- Understanding hot work safety control measures and how to implement them
- A knowledge of how to protect yourself and others
- Be able to describe what a hot work permit is
- Differentiate between the different types of fire extinguishers used in hot work
What Hot Works covers
What is hot work?
This section covers the examples of hot work that involve producing heat, open flames, hot surfaces, or excessive heat.
Responsibilities and legislation
You will look at the law and responsibilities of manufacturers, employees and you, the worker, and how a combination of best practices can reduce the risk of harm.
Hot work safety and controls
The course then covers how to safely use hot work equipment. We’ll also cover dynamic risk assessments ahead of using hot work tasks.
Who should take Hot Works Training
This course is for any employee using equipment such as grinders or welders as part of their work.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Hot Works training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Hot Works course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 25 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Hot Works Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Hot Works Training cover?
It follows Fire safety and permit to work systems.
How long does Hot Works Training take?
Approx. 25 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Hot Works Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
