Competent Person Refresher
Course Description
Gravitec’s Competent Person Refresher Course is an update training program that covers the use, selection and installation of conventional and non-conventional fall protection equipment. Re-emphasizing the use of a planned approach to working at heights, this course begins with a discussion about the changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Fall Protection Code. It also introduces the latest fall protection tools and fall protection methods utilized to protect workers from the various fall hazards encountered at job sites with an overview of commercially available fall arrest systems. The function of each piece of equipment is discussed followed by extensive hands-on exercises for a complete fall protection learning experience. This course also addresses relevant fall protection regulations and fall hazard identification. 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 Competent Person re-training requirements outlined in ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program.
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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
- 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
PREREQUISITEs
Fall Protection Competent Person training from Gravitec no longer than two years prior to enrollment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will have updated previous competent person training. They will be familiar with corrective measures to eliminate or control fall hazards 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. Students will also review how to write fall protection procedures.
- Fundamentals of Fall Protection
- Anchorage Requirements
- Energy Absorbing Lanyards
- Function and Purpose of Energy Absorbers
- Fall Protection Hardware Compatibility
- Work Positioning Systems
- Inspecting Fall Protection Systems
- Installing Fall Protection Systems
- Calculating Required Clearances
- Selecting Fall Protection System Components
- Hierarchy of Fall Protection
- Conventional Fall Protection (Guarding Systems)
- Fall Protection Standards and Regulations
- Identifying Fall Hazards
- Donning a Full Body Harness
- Self-Retracting Lifelines
- Vertical Lifelines
- Horizontal Lifelines
- Engineered Horizontal Lifelines
- Ladder Climbing Devices
- Rescue Theory
- Troubleshooting Fall Restraint Systems and Fall Arrest Systems
- Setting Up and Using Temporary Systems
- Fall Protection Plans and Written Fall Protection Procedures
- Detailed Inspection, Care and Maintenance
Resource Materials
Students will receive a plastic wallet certificate of attendance and Gravitec’s Fall Protection Competent 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.