Smart Awards - SA001 - Overhead Safety
Mon 08 Jun
|CASS Training Academy
Gain essential skills for working safely at height on ladders and wooden poles within telecommunications environments. This course covers hazard awareness, safe access methods and legal responsibilities for overhead operations.
Time & Location
08 Jun 2026, 08:15 – 09 Jun 2026, 16:00
CASS Training Academy, Unit 1, Glebe Farm, Wolverton Rd, Snitterfield, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0HB, UK
Course Overview
Course Summary
The Smart Awards SA001 Overhead Safety qualification provides essential training for individuals required to work on ladders and wooden poles. The course focuses on safe access, hazard awareness, and correct working practices in overhead environments.
Training covers three key areas: general overhead safety, wooden pole inspection, and working on joint user poles. Learners will develop an understanding of the risks involved and how to manage them effectively within telecommunications infrastructure.
There is a strong emphasis on legal responsibilities and safe systems of work. Learners are assessed on their ability to identify hazards and apply appropriate control measures when working at height.
Dates Available
Please see the top of the page to select a date. If no dates are available, or you’re unable to attend, please get in touch at info@casstrainingacademy.com. Courses may be scheduled based on demand.
Course Timings
Day 1 Registration: 8:15 am
Day 1 Training: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Day 2 Registration: 8:15 am
Day 2 Training: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Day 3 Registration: 8:15 am
Day 3 Training: 8:30am - 1pm
Late arrival policy: CASS Training Academy reserves the right to refuse entry to any delegate arriving 15 minutes or more after the course start time. Full course fees will still apply.
What You Will Learn
On completion of the course, learners will be able to:
Apply safe working practices in overhead environments
Use ladders safely to access wooden poles
Understand relevant health and safety legislation and industry guidance
Carry out basic inspections of wooden poles
Work safely on joint user poles
Who This Course Is For
This qualification is designed for individuals entering the telecommunications or civils sectors, or those requiring formal overhead safety certification. It is often a prerequisite for roles involving overhead surveying, fibre installation, or network deployment.
Please note: Candidates over 18 stone are unable to climb BT ladder systems due to safety restrictions.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements. Learners must be at least 16 years old.
PPE Requirements
Safety boots with a stepped heel are required for ladder use.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete this course will be awarded the Smart Awards SA001 Overhead Safety accreditation certificate and a SWQR card. Awarding Body: Smart Awards
Book Course
Smart Awards - SA001
This is a 2.5-day Smart Awards SA001 Overhead Safety course delivered through a combination of classroom learning and practical training. It covers essential skills for working safely at height on ladders and wooden poles within telecommunications environments.
£339.00
+£67.80 VAT
Total
£0.00
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be emailed to info@casstrainingacademy.com
More than 11 working days' notice
No charge — full refund
6–10 working days' notice
25% fee — 75% refund
5 working days or fewer (inc. no-shows)
Full fee — no refund
Late Arrival Policy
Courses start promptly at 8:30am — registration from 8:15am
Entry may be refused after 15 minutes
CASS Training Academy reserves the right to refuse entry to any delegate arriving 15 minutes or more after the course start time. The full course fee remains payable in that case.
Booking Terms Agreement
By proceeding to payment, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
You confirm that the named delegate is aged 16 or over, meets all relevant prerequisites, and will provide valid proof on the day of training. CASS Training Academy reserves the right to refuse or withdraw attendance if these requirements are not met. In such cases, all booking fees and course charges are non-refundable.
You confirm that you have read and agree to the full Terms and Conditions, including the cancellation and late arrival policies outlined above.
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