Latchways® Vertical System - Prerequisites & Introduction
This is a generic foundation level for MSA vertical system installers. This is a compulsory module that must be completed unless it has been done within the last three years.
Note: This module can’t be booked separately and has to be completed with one or more half-day Latchways® Vertical System – How to Install modules.
Course Contents
- Understand the concept of use for all Latchways vertical systems
- Ensure the structural requirements for fixing vertical Latchways systems are met
- Identify and use a given component as part of a Latchways vertical system for a given structure
- Specify a Latchways vertical system for a given structure
- Understand your responsibility and the requirement for the production of a health and safety plan prior to a system installation
- Perform pre-installation requisites prior to starting the installation
- Select and use the correct tools in order to install a vertical system
- Understand the concept of use and employment of a given Guided Type Fall Arrest device
- Understand the components and their function of a given GTFA device
Learning Outcomes
To demonstrate an understanding of the pre installation requisites that are to be implemented prior to a vertical Latchways system installation.
Important
This module can’t be booked separately and has to be completed with one or more half-day Latchways® Vertical System modules.

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Half a Day
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Min 3 Max 6 people
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Training Academy or on-site
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MSA Latchways Certificate
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Valid for 3 years
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To be completed with one or more half-day Latchways® Vertical System modules