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Working At Height Training Courses

Dates for Working At Height Training Courses in 2024

At our approved FASET training centre, (Middlewich, Cheshire) we can offer a full range of working at height training courses.

Working at height training courses are essential for ensuring the safety of individuals who are required to work in elevated positions, such as construction workers, maintenance personnel etc. These courses aim to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out tasks at heights in a safe and responsible manner.

In the United Kingdom, where safety regulations are stringent, working at height training is particularly crucial. Participants learn how to identify potential hazards and how to implement control measures effectively. Compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 is vital, and these courses ensure that individuals and organisations adhere to these regulations, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. By investing in working at height training courses, businesses not only enhance safety but also demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of their employees.

See below our current program of courses:

FASET SAFETY NET RIGGERS COURSE

Candidates will learn how to work safely, plan work and resources and install safety net systems to the required standards and apply for a red trainee CSCS card. Consequently, the candidate will be able to gain experience on the job. The trainee must work with a fully qualified colleague who must supervise and sign off the trainee’s work until fully qualified. Upon completion of the FASET Safety Net Riggers course, candidates are provided with a Certificate of attendance (valid for 24 months), FASET training manual and FASET registration. At this point, the candidate is just a trainee. Trainees must complete the NVQ in Safety Net Rigging to become fully qualified.

  • 4, 12, & 18 April 2024
  • 9 & 22 May 2024

FASET STAIR TOWER COURSE

The FASET Stair Tower Course is for operatives or anyone who wants to learn how to correctly and safely install and dismantle stair tower systems. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance. Competence is proved by GSA3 Assessment.

  • 10 April 2024
  • 24 May 2024

FASET EDGE PROTECTION INSTALLER COURSE

The FASET Edge Protection course is for operatives or anyone who wishes to learn how to correctly and safely install temporary edge protection systems to BS EN 13374:2013+A1:2018. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance valid for 5 years. Competence is proved by GSA2 Assessment. If successful, you will be able to apply for a CSCS card.

  • 5, 11 & 19 April 2024
  • 23 May 2024

FASET SAFETY NETS FOR MANAGERS COURSE

This course is for the site management team. The WAH Regs 2005 require safety net systems to be inspected every seven days. As a result, you need to control and also manage the installation and ongoing inspection of safety net systems. This can be costly if an independent company is used. Participants are issue a FASET certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

  • 2 & 30 May 2024
  • 4 July 2024
  • 1 August 2024

FASET STEP COURSE – Stair Tower & Edge Protection (STEP) Course

The FASET Stair Tower & Edge Protection (STEP) Course is designed for health and safety advisers, managers and supervisors, and temporary works coordinators, designers and supervisors. You will learn about the management, planning, installation and inspection of STEP systems. It is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, that STEP systems be inspected at regular intervals. Subsequently, duty holders responsible for controlling work at height need to be competent to select, plan for and inspect STEP systems. FASET issue a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

  • 24 April 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • 3 July 2024

FASET SAFETY NET REPAIR COURSE – Repair Knotless Nets

Safety net repair was historically the domain of safety net manufacturers. As a result, different techniques made it difficult for safety netting companies to repair their own nets. This course is designed for stores and maintenance personnel, supervisors and managers or anybody else who wishes to learn practical skills relating to safety net repair. Candidates are provided with FASET Reference Manual, a certificate of attendance and FASET Registration.

  • 15 May 2024
  • 12 June 2024

FASET PLATFORM DECKING – Manager Training Course

This FASET course covers the inspection planning, management and practical issues surrounding the correct use of Platform Decking on site. ThE course also gives basic information on where Platform Decking systems fall under the various Categories in BS5975, enabling managers to better understand where Platform Decking Systems have a bearing on their role and the level of design required for different types of Platform Decking Systems and the supporting structure.

  • 16 May 2024
  • 18 July 2024

Enquire Now about Working At Height Training

For more information about any of our courses including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.

Training courses 2024

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FASET Decking Installer Course

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Learn how to install platform decking systems

Platform decking systems are becoming the most popular way of dealing with height safety issues for those carrying out work activities in high fall risk areas, typically roofers and flooring contractors. They provide fall prevention and a safe working platform, therefore enabling the end user to work in complete safety without the risk of falling from height.

FASET Platform Installer Course is designed for operatives. Although it would suit anyone who wishes to learn how to install platform decking.

This FASET course covers the planning, installation and practical issues surrounding the correct use of platform decking on site.

FASET Platform Installer Course

Course Contents

  • Standards and legislation
  • Platform Decking Systems available 
  • How a system works 
  • Parts of a Platform Decking System 
  • Faults • Positioning Limits & Loadings 
  • Planning 
  • Installation
  • Inspection & Hand Over 
  • Dismantle Method • What’s Wrong? 
  • Inspection Routine/Care and Storage 
  • Examination/Quarantine • Test to confirm understanding and learning 
  • Practical + GSA4 Assessment (If applicable) 
  • FASET Registration + System Specific MIM to take away

Learning outcome

The course starts in a classroom environment. The theory session includes technical information, legislation and the relevant standards to platform decking. Following the presentation, you are trained hands-on with the G&M Safe Deck system. Consequently, you will be able to plan for and install platform decking using the manufacturer’s instruction manual. Therefore, you will understand their limitations and industry good practice.

Following the practical, you will be GSA4 assessed. Your skills will be measured against a set standard. Consequently, you will, providing you pass the assessment be able to apply for the Blue CSCS card. If unsuccessful, you will be advised to gain additional experience. Following this, you can be re-assessed.

Location

The course is delivered at our training centre in Cheshire. We will advise on the suitability of away from the centre locations.

Certification

Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance. With successful completion of the test, FASET issue a certificate valid for 5 years.

Duration

Typical timings; 08:00-15:30 -may run all day. Candidate numbers; Minimum 2, Maximum 6. Lunch and drinks are also provided.

Enquire now

For more information about this course including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.

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G&M Safe Deck’s service is second to none. The system is reliable and well tested. We are totally happy with the service G&M Safe Deck have provided from the start, they are easy to deal with and their ongoing support is excellent.
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Gavin Smith
Director
M R Scaffolding & M R Safe Deck
We chose G&M Safe Deck over other systems because their testing and manufacturing quality is excellent, moreover we can build our scaffolding through the decking, this unique feature was a massive factor in choosing the G&M Safe Deck System.
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Gavin Smith
Director
M R Scaffolding & M R Safe Deck
G&M Safe Deck provided our CSCS carded training. They are flexible and fit in with my programme. This has enabled us to grow the Safe Deck business. The CSCS card scheme is well established and trusted by principal contractors.
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Gavin Smith
Director
M R Scaffolding & M R Safe Deck
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FASET Platform Decking Managers Course

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The FASET Platform Decking Managers Course is for site managers. Understanding the limitations of individual systems is key to managing the decking systems on-site. Consequently, it will enable site managers to inspect platform decking systems and manage their use on-site.

FASET Platform Decking Managers Course

Course contents

  • FASET and qualification route
  • Standards
  • Legislation
  • Platform decking systems available
  • Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual (MIM)
  • How a system works
  • Parts of a platform decking system
  • Positioning limits and loadings
  • What’s wrong?
  • Inspection routine
  • Care and storage
  • Examination and quarantine
  • Test to confirm understanding and learning
  • System Specific MIM to take away 

Who should attend?

The course is designed for site/project managers and supervisors, health and safety professionals, principal designers, temporary works coordinators, supervisors and designers, and anybody else who requires a working knowledge of platform decking systems.

What will I learn?

The course takes place in a classroom environment. Candidates are taken through a slide show presentation that includes technical information. Also covered is legislation, standards and the theory behind the installation process. As a result, you will be able to plan for and manage platform decking systems and inspect a system working to the manufacturers’ instruction manual. Consequently, you will understand their limitations and industry good practice, identify faults, resultant issues and remedial solutions.

Location

This course is delivered at our training centre in Cheshire. We can deliver the course at your location. However, we will advise on the suitability of away from the centre locations.

Certification

Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

Duration & Details

Timings typically 09:00-14:30 but may run all day. Candidate numbers: Minimum 8, Maximum 15. Courses held at our Training Centre include Lunch and refreshments, we also have disabled welfare facilities. There may be practical demonstrations, but no site PPE is required.

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For more information about this course including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.

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G&M Safe Deck Training & Assembly Course

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This course is designed for the operative or anyone who wishes to learn how to install the G&M Safe Deck system. The course starts in a classroom environment where the delegate is taken through a slide show presentation that includes technical information, legislation and standards, and the theory behind the installation process.

Following the presentation, delegates receive hands-on training with the system so by the end of the day they will be able to install the G&M Safe Deck system to a high standard as well as understand its limitations. This course can be delivered at our training centre or on-site. We will advise on the suitability of away from the centre locations.

Successful delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Courses start at 09:00am and may run all day.

Courses held at our training centre include lunch and refreshments. For courses held at your own location or on-site lunch and refreshments will be at your discretion and cost.

G&M Safe Deck Training & Assembly Course

About the course

This course is designed for the operative or anyone who wishes to learn how to install the G&M Safe Deck system. The course starts in a classroom environment where the delegate is taken through a slide show presentation that includes technical information, legislation and standards and the theory behind the installation process.

Following the presentation the delegates receive hands-on training on the system so by the end of the day they will be able to install the G&M Safe Deck system to a high standard as well as understand its limitations.

Location

This course can be delivered at our training centre in Cheshire or on-site. We will advise on the suitability of away from the centre locations.

Courses held at our training centre include lunch and refreshments. For courses held at your own location or on-site lunch and refreshments will be at your discretion and cost.

Duration

Successful delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Courses start at 09:00am and may run all day.

Enquire now

For more information about this course including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.

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G&M Safe Deck Inspectors Course

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This course is designed for the manager/contracts manager, site manager and site safety inspector.

The course is classroom-based and consists of a slideshow presentation that includes technical information, legislation and standards and the theory behind the installation process, which leads on to what the inspector is looking for in a system that has been installed correctly and incorrectly and also how to identify faults and damage with the components.

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For more information about this course including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.

ACCREDITATIONS

Constructionline Gold Member
HAS Accredited Contractor
Safe Contractor Approved
FASET - Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training
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