US 229995 – Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan (NQF Level 2, Credits 3)

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this standard will be people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to take responsibility for inspection and installation of fall arrest systems and for implementing fall protection plans and rescues.   

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Explain the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Explain and use basic rope knots.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Install and use fall arrest systems. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 

Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 

Interpret and implement a fall protection plan. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 

Perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety.