COURSE CONTENT

• Legislation & Standards – Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, Work at Height Regulations, EN standards for fall protection.
• Definition of Competence – understanding “competent person” under the 2005 Act and its application
• Roles & Responsibilities – duties of instructors, inspectors, employers, and employees when working at height.
• Principles of Working at Height – hazard awareness, risk assessments, and hierarchy of controls (avoid, prevent, minimise).
• Access Equipment Overview – safe use of ladders, scaffolds, MEWPs, podiums, and edge protection systems.
• Fall Protection Systems – types of harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchor points, energy absorbers, and lifelines.
• Pre-Use Checks & Inspections – daily user checks, identifying wear, damage, or defects.
• Thorough Examination Procedures – formal inspection process, record keeping, and issuing inspection certificates.
• Instructor Skills Development – adult learning principles, training delivery, and communication techniques.
• Lesson Planning & Resources – structuring training sessions, using training aids, and assessing learners.
• Practical Training Delivery – presenting, demonstrating, and evaluating safe working at height practices.
• Assessment & Certification – conducting learner assessments and continuous improvement as a competent instructor/inspector.