Fall Arrest Level 1

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this course will be, individuals working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Learners will be able to follow fall arrest principles to perform work at height safely, under supervision of a qualified supervisor.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed in class.

Summative assessment

Written assessment and practical assessment to be done at the end of the course, learners must be found competent in both written and practical assessment.

Course outline

This course is for any person who needs to perform work at height where he/she will work under supervision. At the end of the course qualifying learners will be able to:

  • demonstrate basic knowledge of the limitations of a limited range of fall arrest equipment and regulations
  • inspect, assemble and store fall arrest equipment
  • select suitable anchor points
  • use fall arrest systems with a double leg lanyard
  • use pre-installed vertical and horizontal lifelines and explain reducing risks during rescue.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:2
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:229998
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:1
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Two certified copies of ID/passport, certified copy of highest qualification, valid work at height medical certificate of fitness, issued by an Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• General workers • Supervised workers
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Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:2
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:229998
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:1
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Two certified copies of ID/passport, certified copy of highest qualification, valid work at height medical certificate of fitness, issued by an Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• General workers • Supervised workers
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R1 656,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits:2
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:229998
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:1
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Two certified copies of ID/passport, certified copy of highest qualification, valid work at height medical certificate of fitness, issued by an Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• General workers • Supervised workers
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