Learn basic safety principles, don a harness and gain competence operating your height safety equipment during a half day of theory and practical exercises — the most efficient package for teams who are required to work at height with limited exposure.
Key Topics
Who is it for?
This courses is aimed at beginners to working at height. For example a volunteer or person that requires a skill update or refresher training. Every course is tailored to your unique working at height requirements.
Aftercare Access
Valid for 3 years
Recognised Certs & ID's
All Kit Provided
01 / THEORY PHASE
Know the dangers.
Don a harness.
Learn about different types of full body harnesses and discover what they are for, how they are used and the effect falling in one has on the body. Each of you will be given a harness to don under the guidance and assessment of the instructors. Your whole team will feel confident inspecting, wearing and adjusting harnesses safely for work at height.
02 / PRACTICAL PHASE
Practice & essential safety skills.
A series of group practical exercises test your new height safety skills in a live scenario where you’ll set up anchorage and practice using fall-arrest, restraint and lifeline systems in a variety of configurations required for your job.
03 / EQUIPMENT
All Kit Provided.
We provide our own projector, screen, laptop, props and a bag full of equipment to deliver lessons. We just need somewhere to teach. So if you're booking a course on your site, remember to arrange a training room and practice location that can hold the appropriate number of people.
CERTIFICATION
Your license to work.
By completing this course you will be awarded with an industry recognised Leading Edge license card and certificate. The card is valid for 3 years and requires renewal after the expiry date stated at the time of issue.
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Theory Modules
2 Hours
Foundations
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- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Harness Training
Learn More
- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Intermediate Devices
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Inertia Reels
- Shock-Absorbing Lanyards
- Restraint Lanyards
- Lifelines
- Connectors
- Anchorage
- Application Suitability
Understanding Anchorage
Learn More
- Temporary Anchorage
- Permanent Anchorage
- Requirements of Use
- Identification & Selection
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
Theory Modules
2 Hours
Foundations
Learn More
- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Intermediate Devices
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Inertia Reels
- Shock-Absorbing Lanyards
- Restraint Lanyards
- Lifelines
- Connectors
- Anchorage
- Application Suitability
Harness Training
Learn More
- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
Understanding Anchorage
Learn More
- Temporary Anchorage
- Permanent Anchorage
- Requirements of Use
- Identification & Selection
Practical Modules
1 Hour
Harness Recap
- A quick practical recap of correct harness use.
Lifelines
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- 1 User Lifeline
- 2 User Lifeline
- 3 User Lifeline
Anchorage
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Fall Arrest Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Block
- Parallel Blocks
Lanyards
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Restraint Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Line
- Parallel Lines
Practical Modules
1 Hour
Harness Recap
- A quick practical recap of correct harness use.
Lifelines
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- 1 User Lifeline
- 2 User Lifeline
- 3 User Lifeline
Anchorage
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Lanyards
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Fall Arrest Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Block
- Parallel Blocks
Restraint Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Line
- Parallel Lines
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