Courses · Fall Protection · In person
Heights Rescue – Platform Evacuation (1.5 days, prerequisite included)
Platform Evacuation with the fall protection prerequisite built in — one booking, no need to arrange the prerequisite separately. Day one is Fall Protection Authorized Person Comprehensive: working safely at height, common fall protection systems, and how to select, inspect and set them up. The second half-day is Heights Rescue – Platform Evacuation: descent systems and self-rescue, with two hands-on workshops. Participants finish with both credentials. Delivered at your site. You provide access to a tower, platform or working-at-height area suitable for the practical work — we confirm suitability with you before the date.
Who it’s for
- Crews who need platform evacuation training but do not yet hold fall protection certification
- Employers who would rather book once than schedule a prerequisite separately
What you’ll cover
- DAY 1 — Fall Protection Authorized Person Comprehensive
- Working safely at height
- Common fall protection systems: selection, set-up and use
- Pre-use inspection and harness donning
- DAY 2 (half) — Heights Rescue Platform Evacuation
- Rescue planning and scene assessment
- Automatic, manual and harness-pack descent systems
- Self-rescue techniques
- Two hands-on skills workshops
Prerequisites
None — the prerequisite is delivered as part of the course.
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · 3M / 3M Fall Protection (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 2 days in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is Heights Rescue – Platform Evacuation (1.5 days, prerequisite included) for?
Crews who need platform evacuation training but do not yet hold fall protection certification; Employers who would rather book once than schedule a prerequisite separately.
How long is platform evacuation training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. 3M does not publish an expiry for these courses, and the law sets none. Fall protection certificates usually show 3 years. Check the date on your 3M certificate and ask your employer. Check your own dates →
How long does the Heights Rescue – Platform Evacuation course take?
1.5 days in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 2 days, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can platform evacuation training be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
None — the prerequisite is delivered as part of the course.
How much does Heights Rescue – Platform Evacuation (1.5 days, prerequisite included) cost?
$529 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.