Working at Height and Fall Protection

Programme Summary

Build practical awareness and basic equipment skills for planning work where a fall could cause injury. Participants apply the control hierarchy, compare access arrangements and examine the limits of personal fall protection. Ground-level exercises cover equipment checks, harness fitting and compatible connections, supported by scenarios addressing clearance, supervision, changing conditions and suitable emergency rescue arrangements.

Training Objectives

1 Strengthen application of height risk control hierarchy; 2 Improve selection of suitable access protection arrangements; 3 Develop accurate equipment checks and harness fitting; 4 Clarify fall clearance compatibility and rescue considerations; 5 Promote recognition of unsafe working conditions.

Learning Outcomes

1 Select suitable controls for a height-work scenario; 2 Identify defects requiring equipment removal from service; 3 Demonstrate correct harness fit and compatible connections; 4 Explain clearance limitations using supplied equipment instructions; 5 Identify conditions requiring work suspension and escalation.

Target Audience

Maintenance technicians; Construction supervisors; Facilities technicians; Installation operatives; HSE officers; Contractor supervisors.

Target Industries

Construction; Facilities maintenance; Telecommunications installation; Utilities; Manufacturing; Renewable energy maintenance.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Height Hazards and Control Hierarchy: Recognising fall and falling object hazards; Avoiding work at height where practicable; Collective prevention before personal protection.
• Module 2 Access Equipment and Work Planning: Selecting suitable platforms ladders and access; Fragile surfaces openings and edge protection; Inspection supervision weather and site conditions.
• Module 3 Personal Equipment Inspection and Fit: Harness lanyard and connector components; Preuse checks defects and quarantine; Correct harness adjustment and wearer checks.
• Module 4 Restraint Arrest and System Compatibility: Restraint versus fall arrest functions; Anchorage compatibility and manufacturer instructions; Clearance swing falls and system limitations.
• Module 5 Emergency Planning and Practical Application: Suitable rescue arrangements and timely response; Stop work triggers and emergency communication; Ground level fitting and scenario assessment.

Assessment

• 20 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 30 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Supplied manufacturer instructions and diagrams allowed; internet, AI and personal notes prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (90 minutes): At individual ground-level stations, inspect equipment, reject defects, fit a harness and demonstrate compatible connections. Use a supplied scenario to justify controls, assess clearance limits and identify missing rescue arrangements.
• Assessment criteria: Appropriate control selection and scenario reasoning; Correct inspection fitting and compatible connection; Recognition of clearance rescue and stop-work limits.
• Pass each component separately: 15/20 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• All mandatory criteria must pass: Reject defective or incompatible equipment and demonstrate secure correct connections; Do not propose work with unverified fall clearance or unsuitable anchorage; Stop planned work when required rescue arrangements are unavailable.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records assessed foundational height-safety skills; it does not authorise work, qualify rescue technicians or replace equipment-specific, rope-access, scaffold or MEWP training.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

111

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

6 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.6 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.6 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 12 delegates.Maximum 12 delegates.Maximum 12 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

No previous height qualification is required. Participants must understand safety instructions and complete ground-level practical skills; accessibility needs and equipment fit should be discussed before booking.No previous height qualification is required. Participants must understand safety instructions and complete ground-level practical skills; accessibility needs and equipment fit should be discussed before booking.No previous height qualification is required. Participants must understand safety instructions and complete ground-level practical skills; accessibility needs and equipment fit should be discussed before booking.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Review a supplied height-work scenario and equipment instructions for 20 minutes; identify fall exposure, access options and emergency planning questions.Review a supplied height-work scenario and equipment instructions for 20 minutes; identify fall exposure, access options and emergency planning questions.Review a supplied height-work scenario and equipment instructions for 20 minutes; identify fall exposure, access options and emergency planning questions.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

20 question written exam (30 minutes) and individual applied task (90 minutes).20 question written exam (30 minutes) and individual applied task (90 minutes).20 question written exam (30 minutes) and individual applied task (90 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.