UK Training Centre Courses
Phone: 01457 878640
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Why 3M Safety Training
3M Safety Training is perfectly positioned to provide training in fall protection, safe work at height and confined space access/egress in a wide range of industrial sectors.
We offer a comprehensive training portfolio covering many industries and activities. Additionally we recognise that there is a requirement for training which is designed and delivered to meet your specific need for training to include consideration of: activities, equipment, techniques, environments or standards and compliance.
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Our site and facilities
Put simply, our unique facilities offer world-class safety training. Located centrally in Oldham, the site is easily accessible from across the country. Just look at what is available:
• Three telecommunications towers
• 17m working at height training tower
• Confined space training area with 40m of tunnel
• Non-operational 30m wind turbine
• Large rooftop training area
• GWO approved training facilities
Whatever you need, we've got it covered.
• ITC Approved Training Centre
• Energy and Utility Skills Approved Provider (EUSR) for MATS (Mast and Tower Safety Group)
• Ground level training hub
Most Popular Courses
3M Safety Training is dedicated to making sure our most important goal remains the same as yours; to ensure all your workers come home safely.
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GWO Working at Height & Rescue
The GWO Work at Height and Rescue module is designed to provide wind industry personnel, with the basic skills that will enable them to work safely at height and respond effectively to emergencies. It is designed for personnel working in either the onshore or offshore wind sectors.
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Basic Tower Climber and Rescue (MATS Approved)
This course will provide a solid foundation for those who are new to the telecommunications industry and introduces prospective climbers to work on communications masts and towers.
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Confined Space Low Risk
The training covers the essential legislation, working practices and safety requirements for safe entry to a confined space where the risk assessment has classified the space as low risk. The course also focuses on working as a team and the responsibilities of each team member.
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Need help choosing the right course?
Speak to our expert training advisers to help you select the best course for your workers needs.
Height Safety Courses
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This course is designed to provide those attending with an awareness of the hazards associated with working at height and an overview of effective controls.
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The aim of this course is to provide those attending with a comprehensive understanding of how to use personal fall protection equipment in a range of environments.
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Attendees of this course will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of how to use personal fall protection equipment in a range of environments.
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The aim of this course is to provide the delegate an opportunity to refresh their theoretical knowledge and practical skills and gain re-certification.
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Attendees will be provided with the necessary information and knowledge required to satisfy part of the competency requirements for the statutory inspection of Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE).
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This course will give an understanding of a site supervisor’s responsibilities under the relevant legislation.
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Aimed at those working at height, specifically focussing on workmate rescue.
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This course will equip those attending with the necessary skills required to evacuate from a high structure, platform or equipment during an emergency.
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Training focuses on equipping the student with the knowledge and skills to be able to demonstrate safe practice and use of specified equipment or techniques to fellow company employees.
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This course provides attendees with the practical skills and theoretical information for safe-working on unguarded retaining walls, bridge heads, open culverts and on embankments up to 40 degrees.
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This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for accessing high bay pickers and storage racking in warehouse, as well as the rescue requirements for them.
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This on-site training provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to identify the hazards specific to working at height within the construction industry, evaluate the associated risks and implement the appropriate controls to allow the task to be undertaken safely.
Confined Spaces Courses
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This course is aimed at people required to access confined spaces classified as low risk.
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This course is aimed at people required to access confined spaces classified as low or medium risk.
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This course is aimed at people required to access confined spaces classified as high risk. These can be defined as confined spaces where there is a foreseeable risk from a significant hazard.
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This course specifically concentrates on the advanced rescue skills required to provide on-site cover for those working in confined spaces.
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This course is for re-qualification of people holding current Confined Space Certification for medium risk.
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This course is for the requalification of people holding current Confined Spaces Access certification up to and including High Risk.
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This course aims to give an understanding of site supervisors' responsibilities under the relevant legislation, and it’s supporting Regulations.
Telecommunications Industry Courses
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This course will provide those attending with the basic information required to safely access rooftop sites.
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During this course those attending are provided with the essential practical and theoretical information needed in order to safely access and work on rooftop sites.
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For people working in the rigging industry, this course teaches the essential knowledge and practical skills required when carrying out small lifting operations (maximum 150 kg) on a range of structures.
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This course aims to provide delegates with the ability to recognise the known hazards associated with working in proximity to radio frequency fields commonly found on rooftops and communications towers.
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This course aims to provide those attending with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for accessing fixed ladders and the requirements for rescue from them.
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The Basic Tower Climber and Rescue course introduces techniques and equipment to allow people access to all areas of communications masts and towers, this includes work on open steelwork.
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This is a revalidation course for those who work on towers and masts in the telecommunications industry, it will focus on the key information and knowledge required to work safely at height.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with key information, knowledge and practical skills which are required to safely access and rescue personnel from Monopole structures.
Wind Industry Courses
Find out the Global Wind Organisation average feedback score for our Wind Industry courses: 3M Safety Training - GWO Feedback Score
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The GWO Work at Height and Rescue module is designed to provide wind industry personnel with the basic skills that will enable them to work safely at height, and respond effectively to emergencies.
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The aim of this course is to provide individuals with the basic first aid skills, knowledge and practical guidance that will enable them to work in a safe manner in the wind industry.
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The aim of this course is to provide individuals with the basic manual handling skills, knowledge and practical guidance that will enable them to work in a safe manner in the wind industry.
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To provide personnel with the basic skills that will enable them to work in a safe manner in the wind industry and to meet emergency response training requirements.
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The aim of this course is to provide individuals with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to refresh and maintain the required level of competence to: safely access wind turbines using fixed ladders; rescue a colleague from suspension in PFPE; escape from a wind turbine using an auto descender.
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The aim of this refresher course is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid so that delegates can administer safe and effective first aid in the wind industry.
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These courses deal with the specific issues surrounding advanced rescues in all areas of a wind turbines.
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The aims of NTBRR module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from the ART Nacelle, Tower & Basement training as well as working at Heights training through theoretical and practical training.
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During this course delegates are provided with the essential practical and theoretical information needed to safely use fall protection equipment to access and work on lattice towers and masts.
Rope Access Courses
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This course provides all the required skills for modern rope access operations on structures of any form.
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This four-day course is for people required to supervise employees using industrial rope access techniques to gain access to difficult and uncooperative locations.
Other Courses
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This course is intended for workers in specialist rescue teams. This 5-day course concentrates on all aspects of rescue and evacuation from height.
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This course is intended for workers in specialist rescue teams. This 5 day course concentrates on rigging and planning of rope rescues, with a leader controlling a small group of operatives.
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The aim of this awareness training course is to provide those attending with the required knowledge and understanding to avoid the risks from asbestos.
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The aim of this course is to reduce manual handling injuries at work and will provide those attending with a comprehensive understanding of how to move objects safely, so that the risk of injury or strain is reduced.
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The aim of this half day course is to provide individuals with the necessary skills to erect extension ladders and position roof ladders.
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This half-day course is designed to enable the competent user to provide a vital link in the Health and Safety framework of an organization.
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This course provides both the theoretical and practical training to enable personnel to install fall arrest and abseil anchor devices.
Need help choosing the right course?
Speak to our expert training advisers to help you select the best course for your workers needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I bring my own PPE along for the training?
Yes, you can bring your own PPE along as long as it meets with legislative requirements and is within the inspection due date.
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Can we provide bespoke training solutions?
We have a range of standard courses, which are all regulated by the relevant governing body. However, experienced 3M Safety trainers have all the knowledge necessary to develop courses which address the specific needs of your employees. For more information please refer to the training brochure or contact our Training and Services team.
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Do I need to bring a photo with me if I have attended a course in the past?
If you have attended a course within the last twelve months then there is no need to bring another one as long as we already have one in our system. Otherwise, it is advised to bring along an up-to-date photo.
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Do we deliver on-site training?
3M Safety Training is happy to work with each and every company to assess whether their place of work meets all the necessary criteria in order to deliver safe and effective training to all students.
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Do you supply gloves?
Yes, we can supply gloves for use during the practical training sessions.
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How do I pay for the course upfront?
We can accept cheques, bank to bank transfers and card payments. Please note that cheques must be cleared before course commencement.
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Is any discount available for booking a block of courses needed?
Please contact the Training Centre on 01457 878640 to discuss any available discount for block course requirements.
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What locations can we attend to do the training?
- 3M Safety Training and Services (TAG)
- Waterside Mill
- Chew Valley Road
- Greenfield
- Oldham
- OL3 7NH
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What time does the course start and finish?
Full day course � 9 am to 4 pm
Half day course � 9 am to 1 pm
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What type of footwear do I need?
A quality sturdy boot, with a good tread and defined heel.
Accreditations
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