Rope Access Technician

Prerequisites

Those attending should be medically fit to carry out the practical part of the course. Previous experience of working at height is desirable but not required.

Who Should Attend

Workers needing to use rope access techniques to gain access and carry out work at height.

Course Objectives & Content

On completion of the course, all delegates will be informed in:

• Introduction to the hierarchy of controls
• Health & Safety Standards and Legislation
• Equipment fitting and pre-use checks: inspection and care of rope access equipment
• Use of backup systems
• Equipment rigging, fitting and rope management
• Anchors and anchor point selection
• Descending/ascending techniques
• Changeovers and re-belays
• Simple rescue by lowering
• Simple vertical rescue by descent

Certification

All successful candidates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary. 3M will notify you when your certificate is due for renewal

Standards

• Health and safety at work act 1974
• Working at height regulations 2005
• BS 8437 COP for the selection, use and maintenance of fall protection systems and equipment for use in the work place
• BS 8454 COP for delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue
• ISO 22846

Costs

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