Falling Supervisor Training

Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a falling supervisor, and will become familiar with processes used by a falling supervisor to support their due diligence.

This course is for falling supervisors and for individuals who oversee falling activities. Falling experience, or a broad understanding of falling hazards and the means to control them, is recommended.

This course is available in English only. Participants will receive a record of completion.

This course is one of the prerequisites for falling supervisor certification.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the importance of Qualified Assistance, Falling Safety Plans and the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
  • Conduct meaningful faller inspections using the BC Faller Training Standard
  • Describe the skills important in managing fallers and falling crews
  • Understand the differences between:
    • Certified and Qualified
    • Certified Falling Supervisors and Qualified Falling Supervisors

Course Outline

Duration & Delivery

Falling Supervisor training consists of 12 hours of online training followed by 4 consecutive days of in-person training (2 days in class, and 2 field days in a block-type setting). Refreshments and lunch are included.

IMPORTANT: Access to the online training opens 3 weeks’ before the start of the in-person training. It must be completed at least 1 week prior to the start of the in-person training. Participants cannot attend the in-person session if the online training has not been completed!

Session Dates & Locations

  • November 4-7, 2025 – Campbell River (session confirmed)

This training can also be delivered by request. Due to the complexity of this course, sufficient lead time and planning is required.  Click here to learn more.

Additional Information

For field activities be sure to bring:

  • Seasonal weather-appropriate clothing & protection (ie – sunscreen, bug repellant)
  • Caulk boots
  • Hardhat, hearing and eye protection
  • Hi-Vis
  • Tape measure, and
  • Your thermos.

Cost

$1,785.00 (includes 5% GST).

Enrollment

Submit a completed enrollment form and course fee.

Enrollments are typically processed within 3 days.

Note: If there are not enough enrollments 3 weeks prior to the starting date, the course will be cancelled. Early enrollment is advised!