Tower Climber & Rescue Initial

ZGT203

Course Code

£585

Price

3 Days

Course Duration

6

Max Delegates

1 Year(s)

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Course Details

This practical course is aimed at persons who must access beyond protected areas on telecommunications masts/towers, pylons and similar structures using personal fall protection equipment. Successful delegates are competent to perform work positioning and fall arrest techniques. Individuals successfully completing the programme qualify for registration on EUSR for Basic Tower Climbing & Rescue.

During your course we will provide;

Who is the course for?

This course is for all individuals whose role requires them to climb masts and towers and work at height. The scheme is for those both new to climbing and rescuing, and those who already work in a relevant role and who are looking to refresh/maintain their level of competence and skill.

Further Details

  • Introduction, Legislation, Standards & Guidance
  • Hazards associated with work at height on towers and masts
  • Management of falling object hazards
  • Hierarchy of control measures for safe work at height
  • Selection of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)
  • Access and anchor systems including temporary rope lifelines
  • Principles of safe climbing, knots & uses
  • Pre-use inspection of basic PFPE
  • Climbing fixed ladders with installed systems and PFPE
  • Use of work positioning and fall arrest PFPE on open structures
  • Rescue from lanyards & casualty care
  • written and practical assessment
Delegates must bring their own safety footwear and gloves and be physically fit to participate
  • Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations) 
  • A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
  • We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies

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