Tower Crane Access

Course duration: 1 Day

Audience: Anyone who by virtue of their work is required to work at height on Tower Cranes.

Course aim: To Provide enough practical experience and education to allow delegates to operate safely and efficiently on tower Cranes both using recognised access ways and in unprotected areas.

Course Syllabus:

Morning

Legislation when working at height

Risk Assessment and Hazard identification

Personal Protective Equipment – inspection & use

Access ways – protected & unprotected

Afternoon

Climbing techniques in exposed locations

High level climbing including jib access

Practical assessment to include all aspects of climbing and equipment use

Theoretical Assessment

Pre-training requirements: Medical Questionnaire

Maximum Instructor to student ratio: 1 : 6

Period of valid certification: The certificate is valid for a maximum of three years, subject to maintenance of skill level.

Throughout the course, the student will be continually assessed and expected to complete a written and practical examination.

Only on successful completion of the whole course and examination will the candidate be issued with a Certificate of Competence.

The Course is written and conducted to BS 8454