Module 08

Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping

COURSE INFORMATION MEM15004B Perform Inspection DURATION 1 day RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES Normally 1:10 REGISTRATION AND PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS All delegates to be registered on the course registration form. All delegates to be advised of the following • Fire procedure • Toilets and welfare This module has a nationally accredited outcome and is only gained when delegates have successfully completed this module. Delegates must have successfully completed a nationally accredited working at heights course as a prerequisite to Module 08 INTRODUCTION The course is designed to provide; A theoretical and practical training module that provides comprehensive learning materials for those persons responsible for detailed periodic inspections of height safety equipment. Assistance to trainees in setting up recording systems for the equipment and carrying out periodic inspections throughout the life of a number of items of equipment. The illustration of strengths and weaknesses of various products and materials. COURSE SYLLABUS Theory The theory elements of this module will include topics such as: Completing inspection records Inspecting equipment and recording the findings Monitoring the continual degradation of items of equipment and assessing the point at which to withdraw items from service Processes for quarantining equipment Processes for investigating the effects of contaminants and the details required for returning to service COURSE SYLLABUS Practical In addition to the theory elements this module has a number of practical elements to be completed by the candidate; Set up an equipment register Inspect and record damaged samples of height safety equipment COURSE SUMMARY 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. Throughout the course trainees will have completed a logging system for a range of equipment, this will be assessed by the trainer and the trainees will retain this as an example for their records. Summarise the topics covered during the course. Issue course feedback forms. Thank the delegates for attending. EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY SPANSET Competent Person Inspection manuals White boards and markers Samples of: - Fall arrest harnesses - Fall arrest lanyards - Anchor slings - Inspection samples for 6 periodic inspection - Inertia reel - Round slings TRAINING OUTCOME Statement of Attainment MEM15004B Perform Inspection ID card for all delegates (SpanSet recommend retraining every 3 years) RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SPANSET Course registration sheet. Copy of certificate for duplicate issue. Course feedback forms where completed.