HS05: 3 Day MoD Skilled Climber Course - Open Course

This 3 day classroom and practical based course is designed to provide 21 hours of classroom and practical instruction with assessment so that delegates understand the hierarchy of working at height controls and can identify potential risks and hazards associated with accessing and working on masts, towers or similar structures (Restricted High Places) either inside or outside the protected area whilst using either temporary or permanently installed safety devices.

On completion of the course, delegates should be able to identify what risks are present when accessing and working on masts, towers or similar structures, ensure suitable control measures are in place, select and use appropriate equipment and have adequate emergency arrangements in place prior to any work being carried out.

Theory
Legislation & Safety Standards
Assessing Risk
Managing Common Hazards
PPE & FPE
Developing Rescue Plans
Rescue Equipment & Techniques
Review and Signing of RAMs and Emergency Plan
Multi-choice Question Paper

Practical
PPE & FPE pre-use checks & donning
Pre use check of Access System and Structure
Set up Drop Zone
Use of double lanyard hooks, work positioning and fixed fall arrest system
Selection of anchor points
Protection of lanyards, slings etc
Working on external face (Fall arrest blocks & Rope grabs)
Self-rescue, remote casualty recovery and pick off rescue including “off weighting”
Practical assessment

Three days (09:00-17:00)

6 delegates maximum per course

Morsafe Limited E-certificate Basic Climbing & Rescue (1 year)
Note: One day HS06 MoD Skilled Climber Revalidation course required every 12 months

Delegates must have a good command of the English language

Delegates will require confirmation of medical fitness or complete a self-certification statement

Delegates will require footwear and clothing to suit the course and weather conditions

Climbing equipment will be provided