Stoppa Operator Training Module

DURATION: 1.5 hours

PRICE: £145 +vat (per delegate)

GROUP DAY RATE:  Price on application

RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES: 1:10

PRE-COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No Previous Experience Required

For practical training only:

• All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height.(A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height are available on request.)
• SpanSet reserves the right to exclude unsuitable delegates from training courses. Delegates must be 18 years or over.

OVERVIEW

• This is a stand alone course designed for employees who wish to access vehicles/structures using the Vehicle Mounted Work Restraint System.
• The course will allow delegates to carry out preuse checks and use the harness and system safely. During training delegates will be expected to carry out activities at height. This will provide an insight into the delegates’ ability to operate in such conditions. This is only an indication of their capability, as it is not possible to recreate exact working environments.
• The actual height and exposure will be set out on the certification, but this is only to show what was included in the training. The height shown on the
• certification is not intended to limit the height at which the delegate can operate.
• Further details of the training facilities, first aid provision, insurance, etc are available upon written request.

EQUIPMENT COVERED DURING TRAINING

Work restraint system mounted on vehicle

Harness/Belt, Lanyard.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Theory

• The trainees will be able to understand the legislation surrounding work at height and how it relates to the system.
• Understand the category of work – “Work Restraint” – and the potential loads that this system may apply to anchorages.
• Understand the details behind the equipment standards to ensure usage within the intended purpose
• Understand how to safely access and attach to the Fall Prevention system and work without risk of falling.
• The trainees will be able to ensure that all the equipment required and installed is in suitable condition for use. This will include an understanding of pre-use inspection, interim inspection and thorough examination.

Practical

• Pre use check of the belt (harness) and system
• Fitting and adjustment of the work restraint system
• Safe access onto the vehicle / structure
• Attachment to the system
• Safe movement while on the vehicle / structure

Training Locations

SpanSet Training Centre, Middlewich, Cheshire

Our modern, extensive training facility is based within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and Midlands, 5 minutes from Junction 18 off the M6. We offer state of the art classrooms with multi-media touchscreens for theory sessions, a bespoke reception area together with a 25m high, purpose built outdoor training structure.

SpanSet trainers are fully qualified and have many years experience working on site as well as training candidates.

All equipment required will be provided.

Refreshments are included (lunch provided on full day courses only).

Customer On Site Training

In some cases training is more effective when carried out at the actual work site.  Subject to suitablility and provided the area is safe for training, we are happy to carry out courses at a location of your choice.  Our Team will be happy to discuss this and confirm the feasibility.