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.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

2
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

229998

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

2

NQF Level:

1

Prerequisites:

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:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• General workers • Supervised workers
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

2
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

229998

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

2

NQF Level:

1

Prerequisites:

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:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• General workers • Supervised workers
SIGN UP FOR WEBINAR

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height

Classroom Price:

R1 575,50 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

1 day
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

2
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

229998

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

2

NQF Level:

1

Prerequisites:

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:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• General workers • Supervised workers
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