Working at Heights – Refresher

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Roof scenario
• Sling and anchor points
• Fall arrest climb / work positioning
• Rope angles and anchor points
• Rescues
• Disassembly

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate current knowledge of key sections of the Health and Safetyat Work Act 2015 and Regulations.
• identify control measures and associated terms for height-related hazards
• complete a simple JSA for a given scenario.
• Develop a emergency response plan for a given scenario.
• Safely undertake a practical scenario at height.

Course structure

A combination of theoretical and practical assessment, discussions/recapping on knowledge already attained.

Course prerequisites

Your assessment will be targeted at refreshing which ever unit(s) you hold e.g. US 15757/US 23229/US 17600/US 25045 or a documented equivalent that is deemed acceptable by Wood Training.

Assessment process

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. The practical consists of a given scenario at height.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every two years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Covered-in footwear.

Health

Must be physically capable of climbing at height.