The aim of this course is to enable a trainee to use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height.
DurationCourse Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of the 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
Use a safety harness where a fall hazard exists at height
Demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall.
As far as possible, training will focus on prevention and restraint techniques using travel restraint strategies rather than fall arrest.
Purpose
The aim of this course is to enable a trainee to use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height.
VHNZ has over 25 years’ experience in providing NZQA accredited safety training; VHNZ was registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA in 1998 and have been a Category 1 provider following NZQA EER audits in 2013, 2017 and 2021.
Across VHNZ, there is a profound dedication to developing world class safety training that is engaging, meaningful and successful.
We believe all people have the right to access the tools to achieve their potential and succeed. We take a personal responsibility for our performance and for the achievement of trainees in our care.
We are innovative and responsive to the needs of our trainees, communicate openly and honestly, support and encourage them, share knowledge and ideas, and work collaboratively for their benefit.
What we do
Now with over 100+ staff, 120+ trainers and 110+ courses on offer; we have the capacity and capabilities to deliver nationwide training like no other provider. We know your industry.
All of our trainers have extensive industry experience and have been selected to join the Vertical Horizonz team because of their standout performance within their chosen field.
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