Who needs this course

The Fall Arrest Technician course Level 2 is aimed at small working teams (such as the telecoms industry, the power distribution industry and technical rigging industry) that need to use a combination of fall arrest systems, install their own temporary systems and perform their own rescues if required.

Small teams using this course can only operate without supervision if a risk assessment, a fall protection plan and worksite procedure is in place.

Duration

3 days of training and assessment

Minimum number of candidates

If you have ten (10) learners we can assist with your own training date.  If you have fewer than 10 learners, please book on our annual training calendar.

Benefits of this training

After successful assessment has been completed candidates will be able to:

Use a range of items of fall arrest equipment

Tie 4 basic rope knots

Install and use temporary fall arrest systems

Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems

Interpret and implement the fall protection plan

Perform basic fall arrest rescues

Briefly explain suspension trauma

Use and explain the limitations of a limited range of fall arrest equipment

Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment

Select suitable anchor points

Use a double leg lanyard

Use pre-installed vertical and horizontal lifelines

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Entry requirements

Medical certificate

Certified Copy of ID

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NQF Level: 2

Credits: 3