This Fall Protection training is based on British Columbia legislation and integrates recognized industry practices for fall-hazard awareness, equipment, planning, and procedures.
The course provides comprehensive instruction in fall protection topics, including:
Explaining the importance of fall protection
Identifying fall protection systems and components
Calculating Free Fall Distance and Minimum Clearance Required
Fall protection planning and procedures
Requirements may vary by employer, site, role, or applicable authority. Confirm acceptance where needed before relying on a course for a specific workplace requirement.
Who this course is for
Good fit for
Workers who need fall protection training before starting job-site work.
People renewing or confirming a workplace safety requirement.
Employers training a crew for a project or onboarding need.
Supervisors or coordinators who need clear training records for a team.
Training details
Included with training
Instructor-led theory and practical training.
Course date, time, location, and attendance instructions.
Training record details employers can retain for internal files.
Course outline
What the course covers
01
Fall protection responsibilities and legislation
The importance of fall protection in elevated work environments
British Columbia legislation and due-diligence responsibilities
Fall hazards, prevention concepts, and supporting training needs
02
System Components
Full Body Harness
Anchors and Anchorages
Connecting components
Lifelines (Life Safety Rope), Fall Arresters, and Horizontal Lifelines
Energy Absorbers, Lanyards, and Self-Retracting Devices
03
Fall Protection Systems
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Collective Fall Arrest Systems
Control Zones
Work positioning systems
Ladders
04
Calculations
Fall Clearance
Arresting Force and Free Fall Distance
Swing Falls and Calculating Clearance with an SRD
05
Planning and Procedures
Unsafe Conditions
Consequence of Fall Injuries
Fall Hazards
Controlling Hazards - Hierarchy of Control
Fall Protection Plans
Safeguarding
Procedures in Place of Fall Protection Equipment
Rescue and Escape Planning
Admission and assessment
Requirements, prerequisites, and exam details
Admission requirements
Recommended CLB 5 (Canadian Language Benchmark), equivalent to IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 61-67 or CELPIP 5
Exam / certification
Course completion includes assessment steps required for the training certificate.
Employer group training
Training multiple workers?
Employers can request group scheduling, share learner counts, discuss location needs, and coordinate certificates or records for internal files.
Share learner count, timing, and delivery needs so Northwest Skills can follow up with group options.
Northwest Skills Institute supports workers and employers with practical workplace training, clear registration information, group delivery options, and completion documentation.
Workplace training support
Individual and employer options
Certificate and record details after successful completion
Group training and quote support
Instruction by workplace training professionals
Instructor information is provided with confirmed course delivery details.