Working at Heights

This program addresses the legislative requirements relating to fall protection including; fall hazard awareness; safe use of ladders and scaffolds; Power Elevated Work Platforms; inspection of fall protection equipment; and the proper use of fall protection equipment.  The practical component of this course will include the inspection and use of a harness and lanyard and other fall protection equipment such as a rope grab and life line, anchor point, and self-retracting life line.  A record of training card will be issued on successful completion of the course. Every worker is required by law to successfully complete Working at Heights training before going out to work.

At the start of the class Students will be required to fill out a “Notice of Collection and Consent to Disclose Personal Information Forms” to be submitted to the MOL.

Full PPE is required to be allowed  into the class.

Long Pants and Long or Short Sleeve Shirts only.  No Shorts or Tank Tops allowed.

Students more than 10 minutes late will be refused entry into the class.

A valid email address is required so that your proof of training can be added to the Ministry of Labour’s database.

Government photo ID is required for entry into the class (Driver’s License, Passport, Age of Majority Card or a Firearm License are acceptable as photo ID) (Health Cards are not acceptable as photo ID)

Strict Pass/Fail Policy.

This course and all associated written learning materials and examinations are available in English only.  If you need translation assistance, you are welcome to bring a translator (friend or Family member, who is not registered to attend the class) to the course with you.  If you have other literacy or reading challenges, you may also bring a reader to assist you.  If you do not have anyone to help you with either your translation or reading needs, please contact our office as soon as possible before the course so that we can arrange assistance for you.

Prerequisites: None

Required Tools/Supplies: Download TEAMS App on a device that has a Camera and Microphone, PPE for Practical - Pen, Hard Hat, Safety Boots, Safety Glasses, a Mask and Work Gloves.

Deposit Requirements: The $50.00 course fee is a refundable deposit which will be credited back to you upon successful completion of the course unless you have exceeded the maximum allowable absence(s) permitted by your course.

Location: : Theory will be online Thursday night from 5-9pm and Practicals will take place at 420 Rowntree Dairy Rd. on Saturday

Course Fee: $50.00

*Note: The Theory portion of this course will be online. You will need to download the TEAMS App and will need a camera and microphone to participate in this course. The Practical portion will take place at the College of Carpenters Training Centre at 420 Rowntree Dairy Road. You must attend both the Theory online and the Practical in house on your scheduled dates and times in-order to receive certification. If you have any questions contact Laura at lbutchers@theccat.ca IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGH, SORE THROAT OR SNEEZING DO NOT COME TO CLASS AS YOU WILL BE SENT HOME.