Height Access - Artificial Structures
For those in Adventure Activities sector working on man-made structures such as indoor climbing walls and high ropes challenge courses.
Who is this course for?
Anyone working on man-made structures such as indoor climbing walls and high ropes challenge courses.
This course is designed for anyone employed to work in outdoor activities, climbing wall operations and route setting or ropes course construction and inspection. The course will provide an understanding of working at height legislation and the use of appropriate work techniques for ascending and descending ropes, including rescue of a co-worker. Training will be delivered in accordance with BS 7985:2009 Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes and BS ISO 22846-2:2012 Personal equipment for protection against falls - Rope access systems. It will also take into account the recommendations of the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) with regard to access and rescue techniques.
Prerequisites
Medically fit and healthy (if unsure, please contact us)
An understanding and experience of rope based systems, including rigging and belaying. The minimum age of candidates is 18 years.
Course Details
Duration: 3 Days
Venue: Lyon Equipment Work and Rescue Training Centre
Course Code: LT68
Cost Excl VAT: £580
Height Access - Artificial Structures In Adventure Activities
There are currently no scheduled courses available or existing courses are fully booked. Please contact us.
Course Content
The course includes both theory and practical training sessions, with an emphasis on the practical application of safe work at height and rescue techniques. The following areas are covered:
Theoretical Knowledge
- Relevant legislation, guidelines and standards
- Risk assessments and safety method statements
- Exclusion zones
- Work site organisation
- Categories of PPE
- Selection of equipment
- Equipment checks/inspection
- Hazardous substances
- Anchor types and systems
- Angle loads
- Fall factors
- Hauling system theory
- Awareness of suspension intolerance and casualty management
Equipment and Rigging
- Checking of Personal Protective Equipment
- Assembly and fitting of PPE
- Rope systems
- Rigging for rescue
- Knots - selection, tying and dressing
- Rigging basic anchor systems
- Rope and sling protection
Manoeuvres
- Ascent
- Descent
- Passing mid rope protection
- Passing deviations
- Passing rebelays
- Passing knots
- Passing edge obstructions
- Use of work seat Rescue and hauling:
- Rescue from descent
- Basic hauling
Assessment
The course assessment is by short written test and continuous practical assessment by Lyon staff.
Certification
The course assessment is by short written test and continuous practical assessment by Lyon staff.
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