Tower Climbing

The Tower Climbing course is a two day (16 hour) introductory course covering  one of the more advanced sectors of industrial work at height and height safety.  Modern steel truss towers and masts used for communications, ropeways, high voltage power lines and a host of other tasks present significant issues to the worker who must ascend them and, in the event of mishap, rescue or be rescued from them.

Our Tower Climbing course is contextualized to the student's place of work and job focus.  The main aim of the program is to be as relevant to the student's tower climbing requirements as possible, with systems and protocols that are specific to their everyday situation.

Course Outline
During the program we cover:-

• relevant legislation and Australian Standards
• PPE inspection and maintenance
• harness fitting and use of tower specific lanyard assemblies
• single person anchors
• steel climbing skills
• vertical mobility (ascending and descending)
• hauling systems
• Harness Hang Syndrome
• dealing with some emergencies (suspended operators on lanyards) and
• safe use of portable ladders.

Course Outcome
Successful participants receive an AQTF approved Statement of Attainment.

Course Inclusions
A comprehensive student manual is supplied, as well as all equipment required for training.

For Further Information
To find out more about Tower Rescue training, see our two day Tower Rescue Course.  Or, you can complete our Course Enquiry Form or contact our office by calling 02 4784 2224.