This course covers NZQA Unit Standards 23229 and 15757. This course will provide you with the skills to identify the correct equipment, carry out pre-use checks and learn how to use the harness safely in conjunction with other height safety equipment. We will guide you through the inspection of various fall arrest systems, ropes and knots. With our purpose-built indoor training facility, we provide practical scenarios that will focus on the installation of proprietary height safety systems, anchor points, rescue plans and restraint systems. This course also covers any hazards associated with scaffolds, EWP, walkways, ramps and stairways.

Harness Safety & Height Safety Systems

NZQA 23229 - Use a safety harness for personal fall protection when working at Height. Level 3, 4 Credits

NZQA 15757 - Use, install, and disestablish proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height. Level 4, 4 Credits

This Height safety course will cover requirements under the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992 and HSE Regulations 1995 and Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Identifying anchor points and preparing to install a proprietary fall arrest system for safety at height.

  • Installing horizontal and vertical temporary proprietary fall arrest systems while working at height.

  • Using proprietary fall arrest systems.

  • Disestablishing proprietary fall arrest systems.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety harnesses and associated systems and equipment.

  • Check and fit a safety harness system.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall.

  • Use height safety equipment and plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height.

Contact our office on 0800 270 959 for more information on group bookings or on-site training options.

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Harness Safety & Height Safety Systems

NZQA 23229 - Use a safety harness for personal fall protection when working at Height. Level 3, 4 Credits

NZQA 15757 - Use, install, and disestablish proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height. Level 4, 4 Credits

This Height safety course will cover requirements under the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992 and HSE Regulations 1995 and Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Identifying anchor points and preparing to install a proprietary fall arrest system for safety at height.

  • Installing horizontal and vertical temporary proprietary fall arrest systems while working at height.

  • Using proprietary fall arrest systems.

  • Disestablishing proprietary fall arrest systems.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety harnesses and associated systems and equipment.

  • Check and fit a safety harness system.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall.

  • Use height safety equipment and plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height.

Contact our office on 0800 270 959 for more information on group bookings or on-site training options.

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Upcoming Courses

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33a Springs Road, East Tamaki, Auckland

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