Name: Safe use of Power Ascenders
SKU: 351
Price: 600.00 AUD
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Safe use of Power Ascenders

In certain circumstances where rope works are required, operatives may require or choose to use of power ascenders.

Certification:

Certificate of Completion in: Safe use of Power Ascenders

Duration:

2 days (16 hours)

$600.00 Ex. GST

To make this operation simpler and safer to the user, Sky 5’s Safe use of Power Ascenders course is one to look at. This description will outline a 2-day course designed to train the user how to safely set up a rope works system and ascend/descend, rescue and lifting loads.

Target groups

Rope access technicians, emergency services, police and specialist rescue units, mines rescue teams and riggers on towers for the electrical or telecommunication industry.

Prerequisites

In depth knowledge of how to tie anchors, knots and hitches
Rope access qualifications or vertical rescue qualifications
Current work safely at heights national qualification that is current within the last 3 years

Objectives and Content

Delegates will gain the knowledge to explain and demonstrate:

Pre-use check of the power ascender unit
Pre-use inspection of main and safety ropes and all equipment
Risk assessment
Making the work area safe and having deep knowledge of safety supervision
Selection of anchor points
Correct attachment of power ascender unit and sit board to the user
Correct use of the power ascender unit
Ascent and descent using the power ascender unit
Building Mechanical advantage and perform raising and lower operations
Load shift rigging and operations

Candidate Handbook

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