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Competent Person

Course Description

Gravitec’s Competent Person is an intensive program that covers the use, selection and installation of conventional and non-conventional fall protection equipment. This course also addresses relevant fall protection regulations and fall hazard identification. These components, combined with the hands-on set-up of fall protection systems, instill a working knowledge of all the essential elements of a fall protection program. The course curriculum includes both classroom sessions and practical hands-on exercises. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that students understand the principles presented. Documentation is available to satisfy your company’s due diligence and regulatory requirements.

This course is not a fall protection trainer course. Participants who complete this course are not endorsed to conduct fall protection training. Refer to the Fall Protection Trainer Course for information about becoming a fall protection trainer.

This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSP Z490.1), the highest industry standard for training. It also meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Fall Protection Code.

Gravitec can supply all necessary fall protection equipment for this course.

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COURSE DURATION

5 Days (40 Hours)

CLASS SIZE

Minimum 8, Maximum 10 (1 Instructor)

Minimum 14, Maximum 20 (2 Instructors)

COURSE DATES

  • January 5-9, 2026
  • January 19-23, 2026
  • February 2-6, 2026
  • February 16-20, 2026
  • March 2-6, 2026
  • March 16-20, 2026
  • March 23-27, 2026
  • April 6-10, 2026
  • April 20-24, 2026
  • May 4-8, 2026
  • May 18-22, 2026
  • June 1-5, 2026
  • June 15-19, 2026
  • July 6-10, 2026
  • July 13-17, 2026
  • August 3-7, 2026
  • August 17-21, 2026
  • September 14-18, 2026
  • September 28-October 2, 2026
  • October 5-9, 2026
  • October 19-23, 2026
  • November 2-6, 2026
  • November 16-20, 2026
  • December 7-11, 2026

    ~2027~
  • January 11-15, 2027
  • January 18-22, 2027
  • February 1-5, 2027
  • February 8-12, 2027
  • February 15-19, 2027
  • March 1-5, 2027
  • March 8-12, 2027
  • March 15-19, 2027
  • April 5-9, 2027
  • April 12-16, 2027
  • April 19-23, 2027
  • May 3-7, 2027
  • May 10-14, 2027
  • May 17-21, 2027
  • June 7-11, 2027
  • June 14-18, 2027
  • June 21-25, 2027
  • July 12-16, 2027
  • July 19-23, 2027
  • August 9-13, 2027
  • August 16-20, 2027
  • August 23-27, 2027
  • September 13-17, 2027
  • September 20-24, 2027
  • October 11-15, 2027
  • October 18-22, 2027
  • October 25-29, 2027
  • November 8-12, 2027
  • November 15-19, 2027
  • November 29-December 3, 2027
  • December 6-10, 2027
  • December 27-31, 2027

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be capable of identifying existing and predictable fall hazards in the workplace and taking corrective measures to eliminate them through the selection, installation and use of appropriate fall protection systems. The Fall Protection Competent Person will be capable of implementing and managing (in a supervisory capacity) fall protection systems in a variety of locations and conditions.

Resource Materials

Students will receive a plastic wallet certificate of attendance, Gravitec’s Competent Fall Protection Person Manual and access to our toll-free number for ongoing technical assistance.

COURSE CREDITS

Gravitec is accredited by IACET to offer 4.0 CEUs for this program.

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