About this course:
This course emphasises the importance of compliance with health and safety legislation, ensuring that learners not only understand potential dangers but also implement effective safety precautions. By enhancing their knowledge, skills, and awareness, participants will be thoroughly prepared to navigate the challenges of overhead work, thereby fostering a safer work environment for themselves and their teams.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, learners should:
Understand the relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
Understand the requirements for operatives to access a pole using a ladder or MEWP
Be able to carry out pole checking.
Understand the safety requirements for working safely on joint user poles.
Course modules:
This prestigious accreditation encompasses three critical modules:
Pole Checking
Joint User Poles
Pole Inspection
Suitable for:
The SA001A Overhead Safety Awareness accreditation is designed for supervisors and planners working in a telecommunications environment who do not intend to climb poles. It is a basic requirement for further training in areas such as fibre network installation and overhead surveys. This accreditation does not cover work on rooftops.
Certification Details
SA001A
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Progession:
Required info.
Price:
£180.00 + VAT
Duration:
1 Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SA001A Overhead Safety course?
The SA001A course is a Smart Awards-accredited safety awareness qualification designed for those working around overhead telecoms infrastructure, such as poles and ladders, without carrying out climbing activities.
Do I need SA001A to work in telecoms?
Yes — SA001A training is often required for roles involving overhead surveys, planning, or supervision on telecom networks. It’s commonly a starting point before progressing to hands-on certifications.
What jobs can this course lead to?
This course supports entry into roles such as Telecoms Planner, Surveyor, or Project Supervisor, especially within the UK’s growing fibre broadband and infrastructure sector.
Does the course involve climbing or practical work?
No — this is an awareness-level course, meaning it focuses on hazards, risk assessment, and safety procedures rather than physical climbing or installation work.
Is SA001A a recognised qualification in the UK?
Yes — it is aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS) and widely recognised across the telecommunications industry, particularly for those working with or around Openreach infrastructure.