HS06: 1 Day Skilled Climber (MoD) Revalidation Course - Open Course

This 1 day classroom and practical based course is designed to provide 7 hours of classroom and practical instruction with assessment to remind delegates about the hierarchy of working at height controls with accessing and working on masts, towers or similar structures (Restricted High Places) in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the MoD Chapter 7 Safety Rule Book.

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

Theory
Legislation & Safety Standards
PPE & FPE
Developing Rescue Plans
Rescue Equipment & Techniques
First Aid & Suspension Trauma
Review RAMs and Emergency Plan
Chapter 7 Safety Rule Book
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
Use of work positioning system
Use of fixed fall arrest system
Selection of anchors points
Protection of lanyards, slings etc
Working on external face (Fall arrest blocks & Rope grabs)
Remote casualty recovery
Practical assessment

One day (09:00-17:00)

6 delegates maximum per course

Morsafe Limited E-certificate (3 years)

Notes:

1.  One Day HS07 Rescue & Recovery Course may be required as a "bolt on" to ensure rescue provision is achieved

2.  Two day HS05 Skilled Climber (MoD) Course within 3 year period required to attend this course

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