Wood Pole Inspector Course
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
The Technical Outdoor Solution, RoSPA assured, Wood Pole Inspector Course is highly recommended if you are carrying out operational inspections of your ropes course safety wires and zip lines. It is also one of the courses which would increase relevant knowledge on the career path to become a professional ERCA Inspector.
Qualifications
This course covers all of the aspects required to become a ‘Competent Person’ for the inspection of wood poles used in ropes courses and zip wires and satisfies the requirement of EN 15567 – Ropes Courses – Operational Inspections.
Duration
Minimum 3 days, including assessment
Location
Technical Outdoor Solutions training venue in Penrith, Cumbria
Certification
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
We will ensure that you have up to date awareness of industry regulations and how they affect you in addition to advice on maintenance, inspections and equipment.
Course content includes:
- Structure and function of wood
- Mechanical properties of wood
- Natural durability of wood
- Wood preservation
- Types of wooden poles for ropes courses
- Wood degradation and decay
- Inspection of wooden poles and wooden parts
- Discard criteria of wooden poles
- The use of wooden poles in ropes course construction
- Loads in wooden poles
- Treatments to reinforced poles
The course will include theory and practical, hands on sessions. The course will be assessed by a theory paper and practical inspection of wood poles.
Available Courses
Wood Pole Inspector Course
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 3 days Group Size:Min 4 people
£750
+vat
per person
Combined Courses
Wire & Wood Combined Inspector Course
For Individuals
13th – 17th january 2025
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 3 days Group Size:Min 4 people
£1250
+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
- At least one day prior experience on a high ropes course is required. This could be provided at the beginning of the training 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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