Work Safely at Height
Train to identify fall hazards, fit and inspect fall arrest equipment, and work safely on ladders, scaffolds, and elevated structures. Practical, hands-on certification for anyone who works 2 metres or more above ground.
Our Working at Heights Training course prepares you to work safely wherever tasks are performed 2 metres or more above ground level — on scaffolds, roofs, towers, elevated platforms, and ladders. In South Africa, a fall from height remains one of the most common causes of serious workplace injury, which is why the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction Regulations require anyone exposed to this risk to be properly trained and certified before starting work.
The course is a practical 2-day programme combining classroom theory on fall hazards, legislation, and fall protection planning with hands-on training in harness fitting, anchor point selection, and basic rope rescue. You will learn to identify defective equipment, calculate fall clearance, and respond correctly if a colleague suffers a fall while wearing a harness, under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Working at Heights is one of the core programmes offered under our Health & Safety training field, alongside Fire Fighting, First Aid, and other workplace safety courses. Many students combine Working at Heights certification with Fire Fighting training to meet the full site-access requirements of construction, industrial, and telecoms employers.
The course also covers PPE selection, ladder and scaffold inspection, and the legal duties of employers and employees regarding fall protection plans. If you are weighing up training options beyond health and safety, DT Academy also offers Mining & Machinery, Lifting Machinery, and Security Training courses from the same Pretoria Central campus.
- Identifying fall hazards and completing a risk assessment
- Fall protection planning and legislative requirements
- Fitting, inspecting, and using a full-body harness
- Selecting and testing anchor points and lanyards
- Safe ladder and scaffold set-up and inspection
- Fall clearance calculation and suspension trauma awareness
- Basic rope rescue and emergency response procedures
Course Information
Legislation, Hazards & Fall Protection Planning
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations requirements. Identifying fall hazards and completing a risk assessment. Types of fall protection systems and equipment. PPE selection and the fall protection plan.
Harness Use, Anchor Points & Rescue Practice
Hands-on harness fitting and inspection. Selecting and testing anchor points and lanyards. Safe ladder and scaffold set-up. Fall clearance calculation, suspension trauma awareness, and basic rope rescue drills, followed by final practical and written assessment.
On-Site Training for Companies
Need to certify several employees at once? On-site Working at Heights training is available on request — our instructors come to your construction site, plant, or facility to train your team, using your own structures and access equipment where possible.
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Certificate Renewal & Refresher Training
Working at Heights certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. Once your certificate expires, a shorter refresher course renews your certification without requiring you to repeat the full 2-day programme.
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- Construction, scaffolding, and roofing workers
- Telecoms and tower technicians
- Window cleaners and facade maintenance staff
- Industrial and facilities maintenance employees
- Anyone whose Working at Heights certificate has expired
Career Opportunities After Certification
- Scaffolder / Rigger
- Rope Access Technician (with further training)
- Roofing & Facade Maintenance Worker
- Telecoms Tower Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Worker
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Join graduates who have launched careers in construction, industrial, and facilities work with DT Academy. On-site company training and certificate renewal are also available — visit us at 0107 Rentbel Towers, 14 Bureau Lane, Pretoria Central 0002.
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