Latchways® Vertical System – How to Install to Lattice Towers, Clamp Bracket, Climbing Rail, Monopole & T-Spine Ladder

This course provides specialist training for personnel responsible for installing and working with Latchways vertical fall protection systems across complex telecoms and infrastructure structures.

The module focuses on installing vertical lifeline and climb path systems on lattice towers, monopoles, clamp bracket systems, climbing rails and T-spine ladder structures typically found in telecommunications, broadcast, utilities and infrastructure environments.

Vertical lifeline systems are designed to allow continuous attachment while climbing, helping reduce fatigue and human error while enabling safe, hands-free movement up and down structures.

Training combines technical theory with practical installation exercises to ensure systems are installed safely and perform correctly throughout their service life.

What can I expect from this Latchways® Vertical Systems course?

Learners develop both practical installation skills and technical understanding across multiple structure types and system configurations.

System Overview and Safety Principles

• Understanding vertical lifeline system components and operation
• Application across telecoms towers, masts, monopoles and industrial structures
• Pre-installation checks and planning
• Safe installation methodology and system setup

Vertical fall protection systems are designed to be installed across a wide range of tower and ladder types while maintaining continuous fall protection during climbing operations.

Installation Techniques Across Multiple Structures

Participants will learn installation methods including:

• Installation to steel monopoles using single fix methods (drill and tap or bolt through)
• Installation to steel monopoles using clamp systems
• Installation using T-Spine mounting systems
• Installation to concrete monopoles using clamp methods
• Installation of vertical systems to lattice structures
• Installation to lattice towers with top and bottom anchor mounting plates
• Installation to circular hollow section ladder systems
• Installation of climb path systems using MonoStep
• Installation of climb path systems to monopole structures

These installation techniques form part of the core practical module content delivered during training.

Inspection and Pre-Use Checks

• Pre-climb system inspection procedures
• Guided Type Fall Arrest device pre-use checks
• Identifying incorrect installation or system damage
• Installation documentation and reporting requirements

Installer training is designed to ensure personnel can carry out pre-installation checks, installation, inspection and safe use of vertical fall protection systems.

Practical Installation Exercises

• Hands-on installation on representative structures
• Safe use of installation tools and equipment
• Post-installation verification and safety checks
• Working safely during installation at height

Training blends classroom theory with practical installation work to develop real-world competence.

Who is this Latchways® Vertical Systems course for and are there any entry requirements?

This course is designed for:

• Fall protection installers
• Telecommunications engineers
• Utilities and infrastructure maintenance personnel
• Specialists installing climb path and vertical fall protection systems

This module is typically aimed at those working within telecommunications or sectors where installing climb paths and vertical fall protection is required.

Learners must:

• Be physically capable of completing practical training
• Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
• Have completed the prerequisite introduction module within the previous 3 years

Completion of the foundation installer introduction module is mandatory before attending installation modules.

Learners are assessed using:

Theory Assessment

• Knowledge of system components
• Installation methods
• Safety and inspection requirements

Practical Assessment

• Installation of vertical system components
• Safe installation and working practices
• Correct system configuration and verification

Assessment is completed through both written and practical evaluation. 

On successful completion, learners will receive:

• Manufacturer approved installation certification
• Industry recognised proof of competence
• Certification valid for 3 years

Certification duration and format aligns with typical installer module standards.