Fall Protection Plan Development

The course is aimed at those individuals who will be responsible for the safety and protection of people working at heights where there is a risk of injury from a fall. The course will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to develop fall protection plans for people working at height, required by the Occupational Health and safety act (Act 85 of 1993).

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed during class.

Summative assessment

Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of the course.

Course outline

Upon completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to assume responsibility for the safety and protection of people working at height, where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will also be able to:

  • perform a risk assessment of the worksite, where work is at height
  • develop a fall protection plan that includes a rescue plan.

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:

Assess a worksite for work at height and prepare a fall protection plan 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:

3
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

229994

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

4

Prerequisites:

US 229998 (Fall Arrest Level 1), laptop for completion of the workplace assignment, 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 (Important note: Medically fit learners will be required to complete SAQA unit standard 229994 and SAQA unit standard 229998 for IWH registration. Medically unfit learners will be required to complete SAQA unit standard 229994 and the IWH LNQ Programme for IWH registration.)

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Business owners • Managers • Supervisors • Safety practitioners • People who have been identified to prepare, maintain or implement fall protection plans.
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SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Assess a worksite for work at height and prepare a fall protection plan Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height

Webinar Price:

R5 330,25 (incl. VAT)

Webinar Duration:

5 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

3
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

229994

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

4

Prerequisites:

US 229998 (Fall Arrest Level 1), laptop for completion of the workplace assignment, 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 (Important note: Medically fit learners will be required to complete SAQA unit standard 229994 and SAQA unit standard 229998 for IWH registration. Medically unfit learners will be required to complete SAQA unit standard 229994 and the IWH LNQ Programme for IWH registration.)

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Business owners • Managers • Supervisors • Safety practitioners • People who have been identified to prepare, maintain or implement fall protection plans.
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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:

Assess a worksite for work at height and prepare a fall protection plan Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height

Classroom Price:

R6 790,75 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

5 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

3
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

229994

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

4

Prerequisites:

US 229998 (Fall Arrest Level 1), laptop for completion of the workplace assignment, 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 (Important note: Medically fit learners will be required to complete SAQA unit standard 229994 and SAQA unit standard 229998 for IWH registration. Medically unfit learners will be required to complete SAQA unit standard 229994 and the IWH LNQ Programme for IWH registration.)

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Business owners • Managers • Supervisors • Safety practitioners • People who have been identified to prepare, maintain or implement fall protection plans.
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