Fall Arrest Supervisor

Note: The Fall Arrest Supervisor and Fall Arrest Rescue course is presented as one learning program over the same period.

Unit Standard ID: 229994 Assess a Worksite for work at height and prepare a fall protection plan.

Who needs this course:

• The Fall Arrest Supervisors Learning program is aimed at persons who have to supervise large working groups of people that have successfully completed the Basic Fall Arrest Technician Course.
• After completing this learning program a Fall Arrest supervisor will be able to compile all required documentation for working-at-height (such as a risk assessment and fall protection plan) and be able to rescue an unconscious victim in a fall arrest situation.

Duration: 5 Days

Minimum candidates:  10 if own training session date is required. Less than ten can book on the annual training calendar.

Benefits of this training:
After successful assessment has been completed candidates will be able to:

• Perform a risk assessment of the work site for all hazards
• Demonstrate knowledge of fall arrest rescue equipment and advanced rescues
• Develop a fall protection plan and fall plan
• Ensure the safety of personnel working at height
• Explain the principles of fall arrest rescue and perform rope manoeuvres
• Select equipment for advanced fall arrest rescues
• Explain the requirements for equipment inspections
• Conduct fall arrest rescues

Entry requirements: Fall Arrest Technician Course. Unit Standard ID: 229995 Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan.