Fall Arrest & Rescue

The course will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding in order to take responsibility for installing, using and inspecting fall arrest systems and to perform basic rescues.

Formative assessment

  • Various activities will be completed during class, as well as for homework.

Summative assessment

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

Course outline

Upon completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to assume responsibility for inspection and installation of fall arrest systems, and for implementing fall protection plans and rescues. Learners will also be able to:

  • explain:
    • the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations
    • the use basic rope knots.
  • install and use fall arrest systems
  • inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems
  • interpret and implement a fall protection plan
  • perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety.

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:Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:3
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:229995
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:• US 229998 (Fall Arrest Level 1) • 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:Any person exposed to fall risk, where the use of fall arrest systems and specific types of fall protection equipment are going to be used or where a rescue might have to be performed. These people may include, but are not limited to: • safety practitioners • supervisors • riggers • rescue team members • fall protection equipment inspectors.
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Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:3
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:229995
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:• US 229998 (Fall Arrest Level 1) • 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:Any person exposed to fall risk, where the use of fall arrest systems and specific types of fall protection equipment are going to be used or where a rescue might have to be performed. These people may include, but are not limited to: • safety practitioners • supervisors • riggers • rescue team members • fall protection equipment inspectors.
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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:Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R5 479,75 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:3 days
Credits: IconCredits:3
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:229995
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:• US 229998 (Fall Arrest Level 1) • 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:Any person exposed to fall risk, where the use of fall arrest systems and specific types of fall protection equipment are going to be used or where a rescue might have to be performed. These people may include, but are not limited to: • safety practitioners • supervisors • riggers • rescue team members • fall protection equipment inspectors.
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