G&M Safety Netting: Training

House Build (Specialising in the installation of Safety Nets for the construction industry. Safety Nets in this application are for fall arrest for those installing floors & roof trusses)

General Riggers (Specialising in the installation of Safety Nets for the construction industry.
Safety Nets in this application are for fall arrest for those installing floors , roof trusses and Cladding to steel portal frame buildings new build and refurbishment)

Inspectors (Specialising in the inspection of rigged safety net systems. This course is for Site Agents, Supervisors, Managers and Health and Safety Officers)

NVQ Level 2 in Accessing and Rigging (This is for the Candidate whom has attended the FASET General Riggers Course and has gained sufficient experience to enter into the NVQ assessment process to gain the full qualification)

House Build


Duration: 1 Day

Ratio of candidates to trainers: 6:1

Course Overview:
This is an intensive, practical course which is supported by theory and covers Safety Nets, Legislation and Standards and the most common House Build types. Candidates sit a written examination. Successful completion shows the candidates have gained the knowledge to work safely, efficiently and to install Safety Nets to the required standards. A training reference manual is also supplied. When the candidate successfully completes the course they will receive a FASET certificate and photo ID card which is valid for three years. (This course is due to be rescinded by FASET)

General Riggers


Duration: 1 Day

Ratio of trainees to trainers: 6:1

Course Overview:
This course is designed for those wishing to become Safety Net Riggers primarily for the construction industry. This course covers the Work at Height regulations, safety net technology, rigging principles and techniques, attachment points, devices and inspection of safety nets. The theory covers care, storage and examination of net's, rigging skills, knot tying, working from MEWPS, ladders, aluminium towers, remote rigging techniques, recovery procedures and use in anger. There is a practical and written examination at the end of the course.
A training reference manual is supplied to all candidates.

Once a candidate has completed 200 hours of logged, practical site work, an assessment is carried out by an A1 Assessor before a BLUE CSCS Safety Net Rigger Card can be applied for.Candidates must hold a valid IPAF card and CSCS specialist Work at Height card. This is a requirement for enrolment onto the NVQ course. This is a CSCS requirement.

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a FASET Certificate valid for one year. Following successful NVQ assessment candidates will receive a BLUE General Rigger photo ID card valid for 5 years.

Inspectors


Duration: 5-7 Hours

Ratio of trainees to trainers: 15:1 (max)

Course Description:
Designed for health & safety managers/inspectors, site managers, project managers and site supervisors. For those who need to be aware of the standards of Safety Net Rigging for ongoing inspection/management purposes.


On successful completion of the course the candidate will be competent to inspect a rigged Safety Net System, determine that the installation meets the standards below and where appropriate have the ability to make constructive comment or hand over an area of rigged safety nets.
A training reference manual is provided. The training course covers the following standards: BS EN 1263-1 2002
BS EN1263-2 2002
BS 8411: 2007.
Certificates are issued by FASET and are valid for three years. FASET recommends that Instructors complete this training every 3 years to ensure that they are conversant with new and continuing changes to legislation.

NVQ Level 2


A National Vocational Qualification is proof that you have met the standard of work required in your industry to the National Standards laid down by an occupational Lead Body. To achieve an NVQ a person must present evidence that proves that they are competent in a real working environment to the national standards. This evidence comes in many different forms, the best form being direct observation by an Assessor who is competent and experienced within the occupational area. Other forms of evidence could be by accreditation of previous learning (APL), naturally generated documentation, video, written reports, witness testimonies, etc and then supported by questioning. All evidence can be compiled into a portfolio and presented for formative or summative assessment and internal verification prior to certification.


Aim of the NVQ

The aim of NVQ's is to improve the UK's international competitiveness by raising standards and attainment levels in education and training by ensuring that:

1. Employers invest in employee development to achieve business success.

2. Individuals have access to education and training opportunities, leading to recognised qualifications, which meet their needs and aspirations.