Working At Heights Course

Working At Heights Course Outline

This training programme is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to work at height while performing their daily duties.
It also makes good business sense that employees who are expected to supervise these related activities should know what the correct procedures are so that they are competent to identify good, bad, safe or unsafe practices during the course of their supervision day / shift.

Course Information

SAQA ID : 229998
Unit Standard Title : Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height
Level : 1
Credits : 2
Duration : 1 days

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Programme Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Fall Arrest Techniques

  • Discuss what fall protection entails

  • Discuss what fall arrest entails

  • List possible tasks that entail working at heights

  • List examples of fall protection and fall arrest equipment

Module 2: Fall Protection Legislation

  • Explain the employer’s responsibilities

  • Explain the employee’s responsibilities

  • Identify the relevant legislation applicable to fall protection

Module 3: Fall Arrest Equipment

  • Identify the different fall protection and fall arrest equipment

  • Discuss the limitations of fall protection and fall arrest equipment

  • Demonstrate how to inspect fall protection and fall arrest equipment

Module 4: Anchor Points

  • Explain what an anchor point is and its purpose

  • Discuss different types of anchor points

  • Identify different anchor points

  • Discuss what aspects to consider when selecting an anchor point

Module 5: Using Fall Arrest Equipment

  • Explain the need for a fall arrest risk plan

  • Explain what aspects need to be considered when developing a risk plan

  • Demonstrate the use of all the relevant fall protection and fall arrest equipment

  • Explain the company procedure related to the rescue of a fallen employee