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Fall Protection Tower Trainer and Refresher
Course Description
Gravitec’s Fall Protection Tower Trainer Course provides students with the teaching methodology and presentation materials to deliver professional in-house fall protection and rescue training from heights. It enables the Trainer to teach in a controlled environment and includes skill sets for safe fall protection and rescue exercises. Students successfully completing this course will be recognized as a Competent Climber & Rescue Trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 (Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program). Trainers will be able to deliver authorized fall protection and rescue training to meet the individual needs of their employers. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that the principles presented in the course are understood. Documentation is available to satisfy your company’s due diligence and regulatory requirements.
It should be noted that our Train-the-Trainer course is only one component of a fall protection program. We believe that every job site should have a Program Administrator, a Competent Person and Authorized Users. This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSE Z490.1), the highest industry standard for training. It also meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code. Trainers are able to conduct authorized, and competent climber and rescue training according to the NATE Tower Climber Fall Protection Training standard. Gravitec can supply all necessary fall protection equipment for this course.
CALL GRAVITEC’S TRAINING ADVISORS AT 800.755.8455 FOR MORE INFORMATION
COURSE DURATION
5 Days (40 Hours)
CLASS SIZE
Minimum 8, Maximum 10 (1 Instructor)
Minimum 14, Maximum 20 (2 Instructors)
COURSE DATES
- January 13 – 17, 2025
- February 10 – 14, 2025
- March 10 – 14, 2025
- April 14 – 18, 2025
- May 12 – 16, 2025
- June 9 – 13, 2025
- July 14 – 18, 2025
- August 11 – 15, 2025
- September 15 – 19, 2025
- October 13 – 17, 2025
- November 10 – 14, 2025
- December 15 – 19, 2025
PREREQUISITES
This program is fast-paced and not intended for new climbers or those without previous training experience. This program expects that students understand basic fall protection and rescue equipment use.
PREFERRED
- Previous fall protection and rescue training to the competent climber/rescuer level
- Previous experience in some level of adult skill-oriented training
- Organizations and Trainers must sign a training license agreement with Gravitec prior to enrollment in the course
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, Trainers will have the materials to teach site-specific fall protection programs to their company’s employees. Materials distributed during this course include presentations, exams, outlines, exercises, lesson plans, regulations, student manuals and documentation records. Trainers will be able to deliver training to Climbers and Rescuers using Gravitec’s student manuals and materials.
- Fall Protection Theory and Application
- Hierarchy of Fall Protection
- Ladder Climbing Systems
- 100% Energy Absorbing Lanyards
- Work Positioning Systems
- Gravitec’s Tower Rescue System
- Connector Compatibility
- Descent Control
- Block & Tackle Rescues
- Equipment Inspection, Care and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting During Exercises
- Protecting the Rescuer
- Conducting Safe Exercises
- Lifelines and Fall Arrestor Systems
Resource Materials
Students will receive a plastic wallet certificate of attendance and Gravitec’s Tower Climber & Rescue Trainer Resource Manuals.
COURSE CREDITS
Gravitec is accredited by IACET to offer 3.2 CEUs for this program.
STUDENTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE
- Microsoft PowerPoint® Slide Presentation Trainer CD*
- Outline and Procedures for Hands-On Activities
- Climber and Rescuer Course Outline
- Student Documentation (checklists for internal records)
*Microsoft PowerPoint® software is NOT included
- Descent Control
- Block & Tackle Rescues
- Equipment Inspection, Care and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting During Exercises
- Protecting the Rescuer
- Conducting Safe Exercises
- Lifelines and Fall Arrestor Systems