Course Description
The course is intended for those who are required to carry out and record detailed inspection "thorough examination" of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.
On completion of the course attendees will also gain insight into the design, testing and manufacturing processes, as well as practical activities involving inspection and testing of damaged equipment.
Why choose this course?
Who is the course for?
The course is intended for those who are required to carry out and record detailed inspection "thorough examination" of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.
What certificate will i receive?
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a digital certificate of attendance valid for 3 years.
What can the course lead to?
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 8 hours over 1 day.
What are the entry requirements?
It is beneficial, but not a requirement for delegates attending the course to have had previous experience using personal fall protective equipment (Harnesses & Lanyards).
Delegates must be 18 years and over.
What does the course cover?
- Full body harness
- Work position harness
- Work position lanyard
- Adjustable work restraint lanyard
- Adjustable fall arrest lanyard
- Double legged fall arrest lanyard
- Retractable type fall arrester
- Dynamic self-retracting lanyard
- Anchorage sling – flat woven
- Anchorage sling – round sling construction
Course Summary
Theory
Summary of Legislation to Work at Height and the Detailed Inspection “Thorough Examination” of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE)
Equipment Standards – CE (UKCA) Marking and Equipment Traceability
Overview of the categories of work using PFPE – Work Restraint, Work Position and Fall Arrest
Characteristics of PFPE (lanyards, dynamic self-retracting lanyards, retractable type fall arresters, anchorage slings, connectors and harnesses)
Identification of defects & typical damage that occurs to PFPE
Overview of PFPE manufacturing, design and development process
Equipment traceability and mandatory documentation – Declaration/Certificate of Conformity
Determining if an item of PFPE is fit for purpose & criteria for removing an item from service (quarantine procedure, preventing further damage)
Information required to be completed on a detailed inspection “thorough examination” report
Practical
Inspect/thoroughly examine harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE for signs of degradation and fatal flaws.
Be able to record the findings of their detailed inspections/thorough examinations
How is the course assessed?
The 'SpanSet UK Approved - Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping' course is assessed through a variety of methods:
- Written Assessments: Throughout the course, delegates will have completed a logging system for a range of equipment. This will be assessed by the trainer, and SpanSet will retain this as an example for their records.
- Verbal Assessments: During the course of the day, candidates will be continually verbally assessed by the trainer using working examples and scenarios to determine the delegates' understanding of a specific topic.
- Practical Assessments: In addition to the test carried out in module 1, all delegates will be monitored by the trainer throughout the practical sessions. Any concerns will be addressed by delegate and trainer on a continual basis. The trainer will use practical tasks to assess the delegates' competence and understanding.
Course info
- Certificate
- SpanSet UK Certificate
- Duration
1 day
- Who is it for
For those who are required to carry out and record detailed inspection "thorough examination" of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.
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