This unit is designed to provide workers with the skills and knowledge required to safely climb, move, and work on transmission and distribution towers while remaining continuously attached. It covers correct use of fall-arrest systems, attachment techniques, safe climbing methods, hazard identification, inspection of climbing equipment, emergency procedures, and maintaining three-point contact at all times.
Prerequisites
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Course aim
On completion, learners will have the knowledge and skills to climb towers using the attached climbing method.
Target learner group
Persons required to climb and work at height on transmission powerline tower structures.
Learning activities
Delivery mode
Face-to-face led training
Theory assessment
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, a learner should be able to:
Demonstrate correct visual inspection of equipment
Demonstrate correct attached climbing techniques
Demonstrate correct use of installed fall arrest systems
Demonstrate correct use of fall arrest rope
Assessment approach
Learners are assessed using the following methods
Theory and written assessments.
Direct observation and practical assessment.
Course entry requirements
Learners in this course are required:
To have basic literacy and numeracy skills so learners can understand the theory and assessments.
Hold the current certification in the required prerequisites.
Be sufficiently fit to participate in training. (especially if there are physical elements or field-work context)
Accreditation status
On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a completion certificate.
Equipment & PPE
Learners are required to have the following Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety helmet, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses and insulated gloves.
