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Height Safety Equipment Inspection

Key Information

Duration:1/2 Day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$190 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$2000 Company Booking

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Understand the legal requirements, methodology and procedures to inspect height safety equipment.

This course will give you the skills required to identify, inspect and maintain height safety equipment such as harness, lanyards, karabiners, slings, ascenders, decenders, rope, pulley wheels, back-up devices, helmet and ancillary equipment.

In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs).

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify industrial rope access equipment
  2. Identify manufacturers maintenance instructions
  3. Identify manufacturers maintenance specifications
  4. Reject damaged and/or worn equipment
  5. Carry out maintenance procedures in accordance with manufacturers specifications
  6. Record equipment inspections and maintenance procedures in a log book

Entry Criteria:

  1. Students shall be capable of demonstrating knowledge of height safety equipment prior to attending this course

  2. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

  • Unit Standards - HSEI (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    19359

     

    		 3

    3

    Inspect and maintain height safety equipment

     

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Height Safety Equipment Inspection Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about height safety equipment inspection training in New Zealand.

The Height Safety Equipment Inspection course is a nationally recognised training programme that teaches participants how to inspect, identify, maintain and record the condition of height safety equipment used for working at height. The course covers harnesses, lanyards, karabiners, slings, ropes, pulleys, ascenders, descenders, helmets and other fall protection equipment. Successful participants gain NZQA Unit Standard 19359 – Identify, inspect and maintain height safety equipment, helping organisations meet workplace safety and equipment inspection requirements in New Zealand.
This course is ideal for workers responsible for inspecting or maintaining height safety equipment, including health and safety representatives, construction workers, roofers, industrial rope access technicians, maintenance personnel, electricians, telecommunications workers, supervisors, equipment inspectors and anyone responsible for ensuring fall protection equipment remains safe and compliant. Participants should have at least three months of industry experience and be familiar with height safety equipment before attending the course.
During the course you'll learn how to:
  • Identify industrial rope access and height safety equipment
  • Inspect harnesses, lanyards, ropes, connectors and hardware
  • Identify damaged or worn equipment that must be removed from service
  • Follow manufacturer inspection and maintenance instructions
  • Carry out approved maintenance procedures
  • Complete inspection records and equipment log books
  • Understand legal responsibilities for equipment inspection
  • Apply industry best practice for maintaining fall protection equipment
The course combines theory with practical equipment inspections to build confidence and competency.
Successful participants are assessed against NZQA Unit Standard 19359 – Identify, inspect and maintain height safety equipment (Level 3, 3 Credits). This nationally recognised qualification is accepted by employers throughout New Zealand and demonstrates competency in inspecting and maintaining height safety equipment.
The course is delivered over half a day (approximately four hours). During this time participants complete theory, practical inspection activities and assessment covering the identification, inspection and maintenance of height safety equipment.
Yes. Participants should have at least three months of industry work experience before attending and should already be familiar with height safety equipment. This ensures learners have sufficient practical knowledge to correctly inspect and maintain equipment using industry standards and manufacturer requirements.
Regular inspection helps ensure height safety equipment remains safe, functional and compliant with manufacturer recommendations and workplace safety requirements. Routine inspections can identify wear, damage or deterioration before equipment fails, reducing the risk of falls, injuries and costly workplace incidents while supporting effective safety management systems.
Yes. The course includes nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standard 19359, which is widely recognised by employers across New Zealand. It helps organisations demonstrate that personnel responsible for inspecting height safety equipment have the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out inspections correctly.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Height Safety Equipment Inspection training throughout New Zealand. Training can be delivered at one of Safety 'n Action's training centres or onsite at your workplace, allowing organisations to train multiple employees while reducing travel time and minimising disruption to business operations.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Height Safety Equipment Inspection course combines practical, hands-on learning with nationally recognised NZQA assessment, helping participants confidently inspect and maintain height safety equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practice. Delivered by experienced trainers, the course is available nationwide for individuals and workplace groups and provides the skills needed to maintain safe, compliant working at height equipment.

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