PPE Inspector Course
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
Our PPE Inspector Course has been developed for individuals who are responsible for carrying out thorough inspections of personal protective equipment (PPE) used for work at height, ropes courses, climbing, rescue, arboriculture and the outdoor adventure industry.
Whether you are an employer, site manager, ropes course operator, instructor or technician, this course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out systematic PPE inspections as a 'Competent Person' in accordance with current UK legislation, British Standards and industry guidance.
A competent person should have enough appropriate theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of PPE, so they can carry out a thorough systematic and detailed inspection to detect defects or weaknesses that are or might become dangerous and assess how important they are in relation to the safety and continued use of the equipment.
Why choose our PPE Inspector Course?
Our PPE Inspector Course is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and is recognised by the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA).
The course has been developed to meet the needs of individuals working across various industry sectors, including: work at height, ropes courses, climbing, rescue, arboriculture and the wider outdoor adventure industry.
Delivered through a combination of both theoretical and practical sessions; the training course develops the knowledge and experience of candidates in relation to inspection and management of personal protective equipment in their field of work.
Duration
3 days including assessment
1 day Refresher Course
Location
Technical Outdoor Solutions base in Penrith, Cumbria or at Client venue
Certification
RoSPA approved certificate
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
The training course provides both theoretical and practical sessions to give candidates the knowledge and experience in the inspection of PPE as a competent person. The contents of the training course includes the following topics;
- Laws, Regulations and Standards.
- National Governing Body requirements and approved industry codes of practice.
- Selection of use of equipment.
- Categories of PPE (Simple, Intermediate, Complete).
- CE and UKCA Markings.
- Notified Bodies and Approved Bodies.
- PPE Management Systems.
- Inspection of PPE items such as; harnesses, helmets, connectors, descenders, ropes, belay devices, etc.
- Failure Criteria.
- Demonstration of Destructive Testing using our Test Rigg to show the failure point of items.
- Storage, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- Recording of Inspections.
The course will include hands on inspections of a variety of equipment available on the market.
The assessment process includes a theoretical question paper and a practical assessment.
Available Courses
PPE Inspector Course
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
2nd - 4th November 2026
25th - 27th January 2027
22nd - 24th March 2027
10th - 12th May 2027
27th - 29th September 2027
15th - 17th November 2027
£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
5th November 2026
28th January 2027
25th March 2027
13th May 2027
30th September 2027
18th November 2027
£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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