DURATION
3.5 hours 1/2 Day

RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES
1 Trainer to 6 Trainees

PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS AND ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
– SpanSet module 1 (Height Safety Equipment Appreciation & Inspection Course). For practical training only:
– All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height.
– SpanSet reserves the right to exclude unsuitable delegates from training courses.
– Delegates must be 18 years or over

OVERVIEW
– The course is designed to make operatives fully conversant in the operation of a Tripod, Winch & Recovery block
– The Course will enable the operatives to carry out a controlled lift and lower of an operative and retrieve an unconscious casualty
– During training delegates will be expected to carry out activities at height and in a confined space. This will provide an insight into the delegates’ ability
to operate in such conditions. This is only an indication of their capability, as it is not possible to recreate exact working environments.
– The actual height and exposure will be set out on the certification, but this is only to show what was included in the training. The height shown on the
certification is not intended to limit the height at which the delegate can operate.
– Further details of the training facilities, first aid provision, insurance, etc are available upon written request.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory
– Understand the implications of being suspended in a confined space harness and the importance of rescue provision when working at height and operating
in a confined space
– Understand the different approaches to Work position and the benefits of using a tripod, winch and recovery block when carrying out certain confined space
operations
– Identify the key components needed for Access, egress and rescue from a confined space including their strengths and limitations
– The regulations regarding inspection of the work position system
– The implications associated with being suspended in a harness
– Post rescue care
Practical
– Correctly fitting and adjusting a confined space harness
– Inspection of a tripod, winch and recovery block
– Correctly Assemble a tripod, winch and recovery block
– Correct use of the equipment to perform a controlled lift and lower of an operative into a confined space
– Correct use of the equipment to perform a rescue of an unconscious casualty from a confined space
– Optional extra include: Vertical lift using a stretcher

ASSESSMENT METHODS
Details of other assessment methods
– During the course of the day the candidates will be continually verbally assess by the trainer using working examples and scenarios to determine the
delegates understanding of a specific topic.
– In addition to the test carried out in Mod 1 all delegates will be monitored by the trainer throughout the practical sessions. Any concerns will be addressed
by delegate and trainer on a continual basis.
– The trainer will use practical tasks to assess the delegates competence and understanding.

EQUIPMENT COVERED DURING TRAINING
– Rescue Harness
– Tripod
– Winch
– Recovery Block
– Stretcher (Optional Extra)

FEEDBACK TO CLIENT AFTER COURSE
– Photo ID card for all delegates, valid for three years.
– Certificate for all delegates, valid for three years.

RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SPANSET
– Course registration sheet, including results of the assessment.
– Digital photo for duplicate issue of ID cards.
– Course feedback forms where completed.

COURSE JOINING
INSTRUCTIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all courses are held at QISC Doha, Qatar and will assemble at 0800hrs daily unless otherwise agreed. Delegates should report
to the main training reception upon arrival.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
All equipment required throughout the course will be provided by QISC/SpanSet Ltd. Candidates should provide their own comfortable clothing and footwear,
with provision made for inclement weather conditions, i.e. fleeces, waterproofs, windproof, etc.

FOOD & REFRESHMENT
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day on all courses.
A lunch will be provided on all courses of a day or more in duration held at SpanSet.

ACCOMMODATION
Details of local accommodation on request.