FALL ARREST & BASIC RESCUE TRAINING DURBAN
SAQA US 229998 | US 229995 |
3-Day Accredited Course
Working at height requires more than simply wearing a harness — it requires the knowledge, practical skill, and legal understanding to work safely and respond effectively in an emergency.
KC International offers a 3-day accredited Fall Arrest and Basic Rescue Training Course in Durban, aligned to: SAQA Unit Standard 229998 Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height SAQA Unit Standard 229995 Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan.
WHY ADD BOTH UNIT STANDARDS?
Including both standards strengthens the course offering.
US 229998 covers:
Basic use and understanding of fall arrest systems
US 229995 covers:
Installation, rescue and fall protection plan implementation
Together, this provides a more complete work-at-height competency pathway for workers and employers.
This is especially beneficial for:
- Safety file compliance
- Tender documentation
- Site inductions
- Supervisor competency
- Rescue readiness
REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND -
Original certified copy of identification document/passport (driver’s licenses are not accepted).
Be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate.
Learners must have basic numeric literacy and be able to understand, read and write English (candidates with special needs can be accommodated on request).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Construction workers
- Roof teams
- Scaffold erectors
- Maintenance contractors
- Telecom tower climbers
- Electrical line workers
- Industrial maintenance teams
- Supervisors and safety officers
- Rescue-trained personnel
Because US 229995 includes rescue and fall protection plan implementation, it is especially valuable for team leaders and supervisory staff.
WHY CHOOSE KC INTERNATIONAL?
- Accredited Training Provider
- IWH Accredited
- SAQA US 229998 & 229995 aligned
- Experienced Facilitators
Training is delivered by facilitators with real site experience in construction, industrial, and maintenance environments.
Training available on Saturdays and throughout the week at our Amanzimtoti Durban Centre,
PRICE PER PERSON
Course Fees
From R2,500 per person
Included in the Fee
- Printed training material
- Full practical equipment
- Harnesses and lanyards
- Qualified instruction
- Individual assessment
- Certificate of competence
No hidden costs.
GROUP BOOKINGS AND INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
Please contact us for more information
COURSE INFORMATION
US229998 – Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height.
NQF Level 1
Credits: 2
Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Designation: Basic Fall Arrest Technician.
Course Contents
Theoretical Knowledge:
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- Introduction to Work at height.
- Work at height definitions.
- Legislation regarding Work at height.
- Understanding on-site risk assessments.
- Appropriate equipment care and pre-use climbing inspection methods.
- Identification and use of climbing equipment.
- Limitations of climbing equipment.
- Limitations of safe anchoring points.
- Understanding the advantages of a “buddy system”.
- Basic knowledge of elevated work platforms.
- Basic knowledge of vertical and horizontal lifelines.
- Knowledge of Gravity Vertical and Horizontal lifelines.
- Understanding minimum free space areas.
- Understanding fall factors.
- Understanding the use of various fall arrest knots.
- Implement a rescue plan.
- Understanding suspension trauma.
- Understanding the “buddy rescue”.
- Understanding the risks that birds, bees and other infestations can pose on site and how to manage this.
Practical Skills:
- Assemble a basic fall arrest kit.
- Perform pre-use climbing equipment inspections
- Rope coiling/bagging.4. Selecting safe anchoring points.
- Making and using various fall arrest knots.
- Implement the “buddy system”.
- Using a work restraint system.
- Exclusion zones/barricading.
- Using a work positioning lanyard.
- Movement using a shock absorbing lanyard.
- Movement using a retractable lanyard.
- Working on fragile rooftop surfaces.
- Install and use temporary vertical and horizontal lifelines.
- Use Gravity Vertical and Horizontal lifelines.
- Managing minimum free space.
- Managing fall factors.
- Managing suspension trauma.
- Emergency escape system – “self rescue”.
- Perform a basic fall arrest rescue and bring a casualty down to safety – “buddy rescue”.20. Tool management, Lifting light materials up to 35 kg using a 1:1 and a 2:1 lifts.
Legal Compliance
This course is aligned with South African Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements for work at height, including fall protection planning, safe use of PPE, rescue preparedness, and competent supervision.
Training supports compliance for:
- Safety files
- Tender requirements
- Site inductions
- Contractor compliance
- Supervisor competency
