PPE Inspector Course
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
Many current UK regulations, including Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 and Working at Height Regulations 2005 and (amendment) 2007, require all personal protective equipment (PPE) and working at height equipment to be inspected at regular intervals by a ‘Competent person’.
Qualifications
This RoSPA assured PPE inspector course is designed to give each delegate the knowledge and skills to form a judgement on the condition of an item of equipment and determine if it is serviceabl
Duration
Minimum 3 days, including assessment.
Refresher course 1 day
Location
Technical Outdoor Solutions base in Penrith, Cumbria or Client venue
Certification
RoSPA approved certificate
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
- Legislation
- Selection of Equipment
- Management Systems
- Inspection of various items such as harnesses, helmets, descenders, connectors
- Failure Criteria
- Test Rigg demonstrations showing the failure point of items in certain conditions.
- Corrective Actions
- Storage
- Recording of Inspections
The course will include hands on inspections of a variety of equipment available on the market.
The examination process includes a theoretical paper and a practical assessment.
Available Courses
For Organisations
Location: Client venue Duration: 3 days Group Size: 8 -12 people
£850
+vat
per day
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 3 days Group Size: Min 4 people
Dates
21st – 23rd January 2025
24th – 26th April 2025
7th July – 9th July 2025
10th – 12th November 2025
£450
+vat
per person
PPE Inspector Refresher Course
For Organisations
Requirements: Previously completed a course with us and have an in date certificate
Location: Client venue Duration: 3 days Group Size: 8 -12 people
£850
+vat
per day
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 3 days Group Size: Min 4 people
Dates
24th January 2025
17h April 2025
10th July 2025
13th November 2025
£150
+vat
per person
General Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Experience in the use of a range of pieces of PPE and Fall Protection Equipment
- For a refresher you must have attended a minimum of a 3 day PPE course and provide certificate or details of the course.
Trainee Reviews
My skills have improved dramatically. I now know what it is to be an ERCA Instructor and the professional standards that it involves.
I know my responsibilities as a Ropes Course Instructor – what I can do and what laws apply to Working at Height.
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