Authorized Person Advanced
FP1008
Course Description
This advanced course is for those who want to strengthen their fall protection knowledge. You'll dive deeper into system selection, equipment use, and hazard evaluation. Through practical guidance and real-world scenarios, you'll sharpen your decision-making and learn to apply complex systems with confidence and control.
Duration
8 Hours
Course Objectives
• Appreciate the severity of fall hazards in the workplace
• Recognize key fall protection regulations for personal systems
• Comprehend the different types of fall protection options
• Identify components of work positioning, restraint, and arrest systems
• Understand safe anchor point selection and connection practices
• Demonstrate proper harness donning and fit-check procedures
• Examine connector types, uses, and limitations
• Explore the various vertical and horizontal systems
• Perform pre-use inspections of fall protection equipment
Course Content
Chapter 1: Facts of Falling
Chapter 2: Fall Safety Governance
Chapter 3: Mitigation Methods
Chapter 4: Anchor Points
Chapter 5: Body Wear
Chapter 6: Connectors
Chapter 7: Lifelines
Chapter 8: Rescue and Retrieval
Chapter 9: Equipment Care
Chapter 10: Course Summary
Target Audience
This course is ideal for workers in industries like construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities who work at height and want more than basic training—but don’t need full Competent Person certification. It’s perfect for those seeking deeper knowledge of fall protection systems and safer practices in complex environments.
Course Format
This advanced course blends in-depth classroom learning with expanded workbook activities, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises that strengthen system evaluation, equipment use, and practical decision-making.
Certification
Participants who complete the course receive a certificate valid for two years, recognizing their knowledge of fall protection. Recertification is required after the two-year period.