Basic Working at Heights

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this standard will be, people working at heights where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to follow fall arrest principles to perform work at height safely, under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.

Formative assessment

• Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.

Summative assessment

• Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of the course
• Learners need to achieve a minimum of 60%.

Course outline

Delegates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in relation to:

• Fall Arrest Regulations And Equipment
• Fall Arrest Equipment
• The Limitations Of A Limited Range Of Fall Arrest Equipment
• How To Inspect, Assemble And Store Fall Arrest Equipment
• How To Select Suitable Anchor Points
• How To Use Fall Arrest Systems With A Double Lanyard
• How To Use Pre-Installed Vertical And Horizontal Lifelines