Rope Access Safety Supervisor Certificate

About this Course

This 4 day course is designed to establish a benchmark health and safety competence for supervisors. To understand the requirements put upon them as a Competent Rope Access Safety Supervisor when responsible for rope access and work at height projects.

The course aims to address those areas of competence that are detailed in the IRATA ICOP and ISO 22846, and that are not currently addressed by the IRATA Level 3 training scheme. Particular emphasis will be on planning work, to ensure that candidates are meeting their legal requirements and can follow established best practice. 

What will be covered on the course:

Practical element

• An overview of the IRATA Code of practice, TACS, ISO 22846, Work at Height and associated regulations
• Typical access equipment and the correct use of/limitations of access equipment
• Edge management systems and Rope Protection
• General rooftop safety 
• Types of anchors and there limitations
• The requirement for an Emergency & Rescue Plan 
• High lines (Tensioned lines), Reeves, Skate blocks, AHD & Anchor building
• Retrievable/Releasable rigging 
• Leadership and Man management 
• Multiple-choice test paper

Practical Assessment method

• Multiple choice written test 

Theoretical element 

• Develop candidate understanding of relevant legislation 

• Develop a working knowledge of Plan, Do, Check, Act management framework 

• Develop a working knowledge of work at height hazards 

• Develop candidate ability to recognise common hazards and apply suitable control measures 

• Develop candidate ability to analyse a range of work at height situations and create the ALARP work solution 

Theoretical Assessment method: 

Formative assessment: 

will be used throughout the course, with candidates completing exercises and tasks in the student workbook, and being provided with ongoing feedback to help candidates identify their strengths and weaknesses. 

Summative assessment: 

Student learning and the award of certificate will be evaluated using a combination of written paper and practical exercises: 

• A written paper covering all modules will be conducted at the end of the course (the questions will be short format questions including multiple choice, drag and drop, missing word) 

• Hazard identification exercises using examples from or near to the training venue and/or photographs of typical worksites 

• Risk assessment exercise including the quantitative assessment of different control measures to assess the ALARP measure (in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations) using examples from or near to the training venue and/or photographs of typical worksites 

• Developing a safe method of work (based on the method evaluated as ALARP in the risk assessment exercise) 

Course summary:

• Course duration: 4 days (09:00-17:00)
• Maximum instructor/delegate ratio: 2:12
• Delivery: Classroom based and practical
• Certification: White Dragon Training Limited E-certificate and High Q IOSH certificate 

Additional information:

• Delegates must have a good command of the English language
• Delegates will require confirmation of medical fitness or complete self-certification
• Delegate will require footwear and clothing to suit the course and weather conditions
• Delegates to provide basic personal PPE (Harness set up, descender, back up, helmet etc)
• Other equipment will be provided

WDT01 - 4 Day Rope Access Safety Supervisor Certificate of Competence:

Cost £900.00 plus VAT

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