Designed specifically for first-time climbers, this three-day course combines classroom learning with practical exercises and assessment. Delegates will cover:
- Understanding legislation and safety standards
- Assessing risk and managing common hazards
- Using and inspecting harnesses and fall arrest lanyards
- Selecting appropriate anchor points and fixed fall arrest systems
- Using work positioning and additional fall prevention equipment
- Developing and implementing rescue plans
- Inspecting and using rescue equipment
- Managing suspension syncope
- Selecting and applying rescue techniques
- Using knots and ‘off-weighting’ methods
- Demonstrating safe climbing techniques
- Performing a practical tower rescue
