Height Safety Systems Inspection and Certification Auckland
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Description
Designed to address the challenges faced by companies and individuals inspecting Height Safety Installations, this course is a comprehensive look at system design, industry issues and the requirements of compliance for those who Work at Heights and rely on these systems to keep us safe.
Based on relevant Australian Standards, this course will expand on the competencies and knowledge needed to inspect and certify Height Safety Systems, including Anchorages, Static Lines, Fixed Ladders, Guard rails and more.
This one day course has been developed with Industry experts and Manufacturer partners, and is designed to satisfy the requirements for Competency required by AS/NZS1891.4, Appendix E.
Training Terms and Conditions.
This course is endorsed by Harken Industrial, Skylotec and JGID! as the recommended course for their installers.
Course Outline
This Competency Based Training is a one day course (approximately 6-8 hours) and provides knowledge and skills for those inspecting and certifying Height Safety Systems. The course includes:
- Competencies required for inspection and certification
- Legislation, Codes of practice and compliance documentation
- Identifying Hazards and Controlling Risks
- Safely Accessing the Work Area
- Inspection of Anchorages, Horizontal lines, fixed ladders and guardrails in accordance with Australian Standards
- Manufacturer Guidelines and Requirements
- Record keeping and Liability
- Considerations for Inspection and Certification in New Zeleand.
Note: There is no formal training or certification required to inspect height safety systems. This course does not provide a licence or accreditation to undertake these activities, but rather provides underpinning knowledge and an awareness of the relevant Standards, Technical Advisories, Manufacturers etc to aid individuals and companies engaged in these activities.
Learning Objectives
This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to inspect, test, maintain, certify, and document height safety systems and equipment in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, manufacturer specifications, and workplace procedures.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that you hold the NZQA units of competency in ‘Working At Heights’ to attend this course, or equivalent. This course is aimed at individuals who have prior knowledge, skills and experience of working at height and does require reading, writing and numeracy skills. Please contact 5th Point prior to enrolment to discuss our support services if required.
Bookings
Online bookings can be made easily on our website by adding to cart and following the checkout process.
Alternatively, you can book via email: training@5thpoint.co.nz or phone: (04) 5867 002 Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm.
Course Location
5th Point Training Centre Auckland: 5/22 Polaris Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013.
Certificate Revallidation
It is recommended that the Height Safety Systems and Certification qualification be revalidated every two years.
Course Recourses & Student Support

