CMT Safety Harness Awareness
CMT Safety Harness Awareness

Overview

This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills about the use and importance of safety harnesses in preventing falls and ensuring worker safety at height. The primary aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of fall protection systems, including the correct selection, use, and maintenance of safety harnesses.
Course Content
At the end of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:
•Health and safety and working at height regulations
•Types of harnesses
•Proper use of harnesses
•Hierarchy of fall protection measures
•Pre-use checks
•Usage and anchor points
•Safe working practices
Delegates who achieve their assessment will receive their CMT certification, which will be valid for three years.
Training delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical instruction.

The assessment will consist of a theory assessment and a practical demonstration and will be undertaken under test conditions.
Delegates must bring a passport photograph on the day of training so we can issue ID Cards.

To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

Course Details

Duration

Half Day

Who should attend?

The Safety Harness Awareness course is intended for anyone whose job involves working at heights or requires the use of a harness. It is also beneficial for managers and supervisors overseeing such work, as it equips them to ensure that their teams are working safely and appropriately.

Course Prerequisites

Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

The training has practical elements, so delegates must inform their trainer if they have any serious health issues, physical problems, special considerations or are taking any medication, which may create difficulties in any elements of this course. In addition, delegates should also bring suitable PPE on the day of training, for example; safety helmets, safety shoes or boots, hi-vis and gloves.

What our learners say about their courses/qualifications

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s leading construction and infrastructure companies, here’s what they had to say about CMT.

Wayne,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

11 February, 2026
★★★★★
Happy with how the test and course went.

Alec,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was very well put together and everything was explained fully and clearly

Paul,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the way the course was conducted. Very professional and carried out in a friendly and calming manner.

Linsey,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Jason was of great help, fantastic instructor. 1st class training.

Neil,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was interesting and enjoyable easy to understand I feel confident to operate a hoist now.

Mark,

Laing O'Rourke

CMT73 Vehicle Marshaller:

7 January, 2026
★★★★★
It’s a very worthwhile course

Shaun,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 March, 2026
★★★★★
Instructor has provided excellent training with enthusiasm, the whole course was beneficial!

Heidi,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
I was more than happy with how the course went

Chloe,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with training and test.

Darren,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good instructor interesting and a good teacher. Interactive course, with no important info left out.

Luke,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good tutor, providing us with great knowledge plus fair and patient during the training and exam.

Megan,

Select Plant Hire

CMT73 Vehicle Marshaller:

7 January, 2026
★★★★★
The way the course was explained was brilliant

Jack,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very happy overall amazing course

Tommy ,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

5 July, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the test, feedback from how we was trained was perfect.

Gabor,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the course. The training was very well explained, good experience

Kwabena,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Trainer was absolutely incredible in his teachings. A great lad he is.

Adrian,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Very good course done at a steady pace, good instructor

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