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SA051c Tetra Leaning Ladder & Flat Roof Accreditation

SA051c Tetra Leaning Ladder & Flat Roof Accreditation

Safe Working on Ladders & Flat Roofs

Gain the nationally recognised Smart Awards SA051c – Tetra Leaning Ladder and Flat Roof Candidate Accreditation at Utilities Training North West. This one-day practical course is designed for those who access telegraph poles, dwellings and flat roofs using Tetra leaning ladder systems and associated fall protection equipment.

You’ll develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to work at height safely, confidently and in line with telecoms and utilities industry standards.

Who is the SA051c course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Telecoms and utilities field engineers
  • Openreach / network contractors and sub-contractors
  • Installation and maintenance technicians working on poles, façades and flat roofs
  • Supervisors who need to understand safe systems of work for Tetra ladder use

If you use leaning ladders and flat roofs as part of your job and need formal Smart Awards accreditation, this course is for you.

Course aims

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify the hazards and risks associated with leaning ladders and flat roof access
  • Select and use personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) correctly
  • Maintain three points of contact while using Tetra leaning ladders
  • Safely access telegraph poles, building elevations and flat roofs
  • Carry out pre-use inspections of ladders and fall protection equipment
  • Work in accordance with UK Work at Height Regulations and industry best practice

On successful completion, you gain Smart Awards SA051c Tetra Leaning Ladder & Flat Roof Candidate Accreditation, typically valid for 3 years.

Assessment & certification

Why choose Utilities Training North West?

  • Industry-experienced instructors from telecoms and utilities backgrounds
  • Real-world training environments including poles and flat roof access
  • Supportive, practical focus to build real confidence at height
  • Help with course selection, renewals and progression (e.g. other Smart Awards such as SA001 Overhead Safety)

Frequently Asked Questions About

1. Legislation & safe working practices

UK Work at Height Regulations and relevant H&S law

Employer and employee responsibilities

Hierarchy of control when working at height

Industry “good practice” for telecoms and utilities work

2. Personal fall protection systems

Components of a fall protection system (harness, lanyards, connectors, anchors)

Difference between fall arrest and work restraint and when to use each

Fall factors and the effect of a fall on the body

Anchor selection and positioning for Tetra systems

3. Tetra leaning ladder systems

Tetra ladder safety system overview and benefits

Correct fitting, positioning and securing of the ladder

Use of ladder stand-off bars and other accessories

Safe access methods for poles, façades and low-level work

4. Flat roof access & work

Criteria and inspection guidance for flat roofs

Establishing a safe working area on roofs

Installing and using single-point and multiple restraint systems

Using Tetra systems for safe access and egress from roofs

5. Inspections & practical skills

Pre-use inspection of ladders and PFPE

Practical ladder exercises typically up to ~6m height

Transferring safely from ladder to roof and back

Emergency considerations and self-rescue awareness

You’ll need:

Safety boots

Weather-appropriate workwear

Full body harness and lanyard (if you have your own)

Tetra Leaning Ladder Kit (kits can often be supplied or hired by prior arrangement)

Exact PPE and equipment requirements will be confirmed in your joining instructions.

The course takes up to 1-day including the practical & theory assessment

The qualification lasts 3-years

As always, we will do our best to accommodate our customers needs, however, to carry out this training at your site there must be a sufficient number of attendees (no less than 6) and your premises must be suitable and be able to be signed off in advance.

Many candidates who have expressed some fear of heights have found that after using this equipment and these techniques they have a new found confidence. If you have an intense fear of heights pleas mention this before booking

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Utilities Training Limited (www.utilities.training) is a leading UK vocational training provider based in the North West, delivering high-quality, industry-recognised courses across a wide range of sectors. Specialising in street works, confined spaces, IPAF, NPORS, EUSR, and Smart Awards, the company is committed to equipping individuals and businesses with the skills needed to work safely and compliantly. With experienced instructors, modern facilities, and a strong focus on practical, hands-on learning, Utilities Training Limited has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and supporting workforce development across the utilities and construction industries.

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