Fall Arrest Systems with Rescue

Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan

  • Unit Standard ID: 229995
  • Unit Standard Level: 2
  • Credit Value: 3
  • Field: Services
  • Sub-Field: Cleaning , Domestic , Hiring , Property and Rescue Services

Introduction

Working at Heights: Fall Arrest Systems With Rescue has been aligned to registered unit standards.  You will be assessed against the outcomes of the unit standards by completing a knowledge assignment that covers the essential embedded knowledge stipulated in the unit standards, and by compiling a portfolio of evidence that provides proof of your ability to apply the learning to your work situation.
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What this course can do for you

  •  Explaining the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations
  •  Explaining and using basic rope knots
  •  Installing and using fall arrest systems
  •  Inspecting and assembling fall arrest equipment and systems
  •  Interpreting and implementing a fall protection plan
  •  Performing basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this unit standard will be people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to take responsibility for inspection and installation of fall arrest systems and for implementing fall protection plans and rescues.

Explain the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations

  •  Fall arrest equipment in this unit standard includes full body harness , helmet , work positioning system , lanyard and energy absorber , shock absorbing lanyard , retractable life line , permanent life lines.

Explain and use basic rope knots

Install and use fall arrest systems

  •  Includes temporary horizontal life lines , temporary vertical life lines , permanent horizontal life lines , permanent vertical life lines

Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems

  •  Items to be inspected include a wide range of fall arrest equipment excluding those for advanced rescues , and the equipment that make up fall arrest systems

Interpret and implement a fall protection plan

  •  Fall protection plan in this unit standard includes risk assessment , evaluation of peoples fitness , inspection of equipment , training programme

Perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises.

Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that the learning will be interactive and stimulating.

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