Work at Height for Ropes Courses and Artificial Structures
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
Work at Height Regulations apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.
It is essential that all persons undertaking work at height, such as for inspections, maintenance and repair work on ropes courses or artificial structures have the appropriate theoretical knowledge and practical experience to undertake the work safely.
This 3-day training course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to access structures normally found in the adventure industry such as climbing walls, ropes courses, zip wires and other artificial structures in order to comply with the Work at Height Regulations. Candidates will learn various methods of accessing used in this field through both theoretical and practical sessions.
Candidates will be assessed though completion of a short theory question paper and a practical assessment covering the safe methods of work at height and accessing on a ropes course or artificial structure.
Duration
Minimum 3 days, including assessment
Location
Technical Outdoor Solutions training venue in Penrith, Cumbria
Certification
Technical Outdoor Solutions certificate
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
The course syllabus includes
- Laws and regulations.
- EN standards and codes of practice governing ropes courses and work at height
- Understanding of fall arrest, work positioning, work restraint and rope access.
- Selection, preparation and function tests of the PPE and work at height equipment.
- Set up and use of a belay system, releasable and fixed vertical rope safety systems.
- Safe and effective use of the work positioning and fall arrest equipment at height.
- Descending on ropes.
- Ascending on ropes.
- Traversing horizontally on beams on wires.
- Rescue plans and methods of work – toolbox talks and buddy checks.
- Basic rescue methods from ropes course installations.
Available Courses
Work at Height for Ropes Courses and Artificial Structures
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 3 days Group Size:Min 4 people
£399
+vat
per person
General Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Hold an in-date First Aid certificate
- Must be confident at height
- Good physical condition, able to partake in the activity
- General Knowledge of roped activities would be beneficial.
Trainee Reviews
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