Book SA054C – TETRA Leaning Ladder
Smart Awards SA054C – TETRA Leaning Ladder Course
Book your place on our 1-day Smart Awards SA054C TETRA Leaning Ladder course at Fibre Optics Training UK in Crewe, Cheshire.
This practical, instructor-led course is designed for telecommunications engineers and operatives who need to safely position, secure, climb and work from TETRA leaning ladder systems.
The training develops the knowledge and practical skills required to use leaning ladders safely when working on overhead telecommunications infrastructure, including ladder inspections, working-at-height risk assessments, fall protection equipment and safe climbing techniques.
Important: Delegates must hold a valid Smart Awards SA001 – Overhead Safety qualification before attending this course.
What You'll Learn
Understanding the Work at Height Regulations and relevant safety responsibilities
Identifying hazards associated with leaning ladder operations
Carrying out task-specific risk assessments and safe working procedures
Pre-use inspection of TETRA leaning ladders and associated equipment
Identifying ladder defects and unsafe equipment
Selecting suitable ladder locations and working positions
Safe ladder positioning, footing, angle and stability
Correct methods of securing leaning ladders
Safe use of TETRA fall protection equipment
Inspection, fitting and adjustment of safety harnesses
Appropriate use of fall protection and work positioning systems
Maintaining safe climbing techniques and three points of contact where applicable
Safe ascent, descent and working positions
Maintaining control of tools and equipment while working at height
Understanding emergency procedures and rescue arrangements
Practical exercises and competency assessments
Course Information
Course: Smart Awards SA054C – TETRA Leaning Ladder
Duration: 1 day
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Delivery: Instructor-led theory and practical training
Assessment: Knowledge and practical competency assessments
Course price: £185 + VAT per delegate
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
Telecommunications engineers
Fibre optic installation technicians
Overhead network installation operatives
Telecommunications maintenance engineers
Contractors required to use TETRA leaning ladder systems
Personnel working at height on overhead telecommunications infrastructure
Course Prerequisites
A valid Smart Awards SA001 – Overhead Safety qualification is mandatory.
Delegates must already hold SA001 before attending SA054C.
Evidence of current SA001 accreditation must be provided before a training place can be confirmed.
SA001A Overhead Safety Awareness is not accepted as a substitute for SA001.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Delegates must bring their own appropriate PPE, including:
Safety footwear
Safety helmet with a four-point chin strap
Protective gloves
Safety glasses or suitable eye protection
High-visibility clothing
Suitable safety harness
Appropriate lanyard and work positioning equipment
All equipment must be suitable for the practical training activities, correctly fitted and in safe working condition.
Important Safety Information
The SA054C course focuses specifically on the safe use of TETRA leaning ladder systems.
It does not include enhanced flat roof access training, which is covered separately under the SA053C qualification.
Successful completion does not replace employer-specific authorisations, site-specific risk assessments, equipment inspections or the need for suitable emergency rescue arrangements.
Book Your Place
Select your preferred training date and number of delegates, then complete your booking securely online.
Course Duration: 1 day
Course Price: £185 + VAT per delegate
Training Location: Fibre Optics Training UK, Crewe, Cheshire.
Mandatory Prerequisite: Valid Smart Awards SA001 – Overhead Safety.
This booking is for the Smart Awards SA054C TETRA Leaning Ladder Course.
