Ladders and Stepladders User and Inspection Combined Course

Key Details

  • Available at:
    CIST-Llangefni Ty Gwyrddfai
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    1 day

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Ladders and Stepladders User and Inspection Combined Course

Short Course

Please call Busnes@LlandrilloMenai today on 08445 460 460 or email cist@gllm.ac.uk

Course Description

The Ladders Association accredited course is aimed at operatives and supervisors who require the knowledge and practical skills to work safely with and inspect ladders/stepladders.

Course Aims:

To provide delegates with the knowledge to select appropriate work at height equipment for a task, correctly locate and safely use ladders and stepladders, and inspect ladders and stepladders for damage and to record equipment details and inspections as outlined in PUWER.

Agenda:

  • Ladder and Stepladder User – Morning Session
  • Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
  • Product standards and classifications for ladders
  • Hazards affecting the use of ladders and step ladders

Assessing Risks, Standards and Classifications

  • Planning and Organising, Selecting and Using – STEP
  • Storage, Handling and Maintenance
  • Ladder and Stepladder Inspection – Afternoon Session
  • Legal requirements and guidance
  • Initial inspection
  • Asset register
  • Inspection procedures
  • Inspection Documentation
  • Manufacturing techniques
  • Maintenance / repairs
  • Disposal

A Ladder Association certificate and Ladder Card will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical assessment sessions which has a 5 year validity period.

Entry Criteria

None

Delivery

A mixture of classroom led learning with practical and interactive activities

Assessment

Theory Test and Practical Assessment

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