Working at Heights Training That Protects What Matters
OSHA-aligned online and hands-on programs for real employees and contractors who must access roofs, ladders, lifts, and rope systems safely.
Course Syllabus
The working at heights methods taught are OSHA standards compliant and may be used for employers to provide training and ensure compliance for their authorized and competent employees. As any employer which has employees using ladders, personal fall protection, and working at heights is required to have their employees trained by a qualified person/entity. These courses will allow them to be properly trained and equipped for OSHA requirements while working at heights. The certification obtained from this course will satisfy those requirements and will also provide students with other valuable information that is not traditionally provided.
Subjects Include:
Training solutions for working at heights on ladders, rooftops, & so much more. OSHA compliant courses in Ladders, Lifts, PFA systems, First man up systems, Anchor points, & More!
Available Courses
W.A.H.S.P.
Working at Heights Safe Practices
Working at Heights training covering ladder safety, fall protection fundamentals, and rooftop access methods. Take the course online at any time through our hosted platform, or schedule an in-person session anywhere in the United States with your team. This course can be customized to fit the specific working at heights needs of your industry.
Ready to start right now?
Take the online course at your own pace — available 24/7.
Where This Course Is Offered
- Available online at any time — start immediately
- In-person anywhere in the United States with your team
- Customizable to fit the working at heights needs of your industry
Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing
S.S.R.P.T. — Elevated Tasks 2-Day Course
A Gargoyle Academy Deep-Immersion Mastery Training
In this Elevated Tasks 2-day hands on course, students get to inspect different roofing materials, use different tools and equipment, learn how to anchor, install, rig, and become more comfortable & confident with their skills. Different roofing materials, pitches, and real world conditions as they pertain to working at heights employees.
Students Will Learn:
- Ladder positioning
- Lifeline rope positioning
- Anchoring into and onto different areas
- Traversing different pitches
- Harness points and body positioning
- OSHA regulations
- First man up systems and methods
- Useful Knots & Hitches
- Working around roof obstructions
- Self rescuing in a harness
What We Provide:
- All necessary safety equipment and gear provided
- Students may bring personal harnesses, tool belts, impact drivers/drills (must be clearly marked)
- Equipment inspected and approved prior to use
- Wear roof-safe non-slip close-toed shoes and clothing suitable for rooftop work
Where This Course Is Offered
- Held in St. Louis, Missouri
- Private classes anywhere in the United States with proper planning and location sites
Elevated Exclusions
Elevated Exclusion 3-Day Course
A Gargoyle Academy Deep-Immersion Mastery Training
This Elevated Exclusions 3-day course is designed for the elite wildlife professional. Elevate your exclusionary tasks to a mastery level. We bridge the gap between high-level safety and high-end craftsmanship. You will learn to navigate the most challenging roof pitches with confidence and install custom-fabricated metal solutions and exclusion products that stand the test of time.
Students Will Learn:
- Day 1: Safety equipment, rope anchoring, first man up, positioning, self-rescue on rooftop mockups
- Day 2: Hand tools and brakes, exclusion techniques, custom metal solutions & product installations on ground-level mockups
- Day 3: Real-world installation of exclusion techniques on rooftop mockups — ladders, scaffolding, anchored ropes, vertical line suspension
- Siding surfaces: d-log, cedar shake, shiplap, vinyl
- Soffit return styles, gable corner styles, gable vent solutions
- Chimney cap installation, exhaust vent clean out and replacement while suspended
What We Provide:
- All necessary safety equipment and gear provided
- Students may bring personal harnesses and gear (must be clearly marked and approved)
- Wear roof-safe, non-slip, closed-toe shoes and durable clothing
Where This Course Is Offered
- Currently held exclusively at the Gargoyle Academy in St. Louis, Missouri
- Private team trainings available — contact us to discuss scheduling and logistics
Rope Descent Systems
R.D.S. — Elevated Tasks 2-Day Course
A Gargoyle Academy Deep-Immersion Mastery Training
RDS (Rope descent systems) training course. This 2-day Elevated Tasks hands-on in-person course is for any trade professionals who find themselves needing to access areas via means of rope descent systems. Originally tailored towards the window & facade cleaning industry, we have expanded the class to all trades.
Students Will Learn:
- Day 1: Choosing the correct harness, equipment, knots, and anchor system devices; leading edge support and controlled descent fundamentals
- Day 2: Advanced descent and positioning systems; rescue techniques and response
What We Provide:
- All necessary safety equipment and gear provided
- Inspection and approval of student-provided harnesses and gear (must be clearly marked)
- Hands-on evaluation with documented competencies
- Wear roof-safe, non-slip, closed-toe shoes and durable clothing suitable for training
Where This Course Is Offered
- Training facility in St. Louis, Missouri — available year-round
- Private classes anywhere in the United States with proper planning and location sites
The MEWP Masterclass
Hands-On Operator Intensive — Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Don't just get certified. Get proficient. Most MEWP "training" consists of a dusty VHS tape and a five-minute drive in a parking lot. That doesn't prepare you for a tight job site, high winds, or a mechanical failure at 40 feet. Elevated Tasks is changing that. We don't just check a box; we build elite operators. This is a one-day, high-intensity Skills Circuit designed to put you behind the controls until the machine feels like an extension of your own hands. Whether you're navigating tight urban alleys or positioning a boom under complex roof eaves, we give you the stick time that matters.
Students Will Learn:
- The Precision Circuit: Maneuver through our proprietary obstacle course designed to simulate real-world tight-access challenges
- The Feathering Technique: Learn the art of smooth control to eliminate the "catapult effect" and keep your team safe at full extension
- Blind-Spot Mastery: Advanced spatial awareness drills for driving and telescoping in high-traffic or high-hazard zones
- Emergency Survival: Hands-on training with auxiliary lowering systems — know exactly what to do when the power goes out at height
- Site Risk Profiling: Identify hidden ground hazards and overhead threats before you ever leave the stowed position
- Remediation Logistics: Position your platform for maximum efficiency, minimizing reset time and maximizing billable hours
- New ANSI A92 standards and compliance requirements
What We Provide:
- All necessary safety equipment provided
- Can be held at almost any location — email for details about scheduling at your facility or ours
Who Should Attend the MEWP Masterclass
- New operators looking for a solid foundation
- Veterans who want to sharpen precision and learn new ANSI A92 standards
- Business owners who want to lower liability and increase crew speed
Where This Course Is Offered
- Primarily located in St. Louis, MO & Minneapolis, MN
- Can be held at almost any location — email us to schedule at your facility or ours
Who This Training Is For
- Window & facade cleaning companies
- Inspectors
- Glazing & caulking specialists
- Painting companies
- Pest control operations
- Nuisance wildlife control operations
- Window washing
- Christmas lighting installers
- Arborists & tree care professionals
- Exhaust vent cleaning & maintenance
- Anyone going down the sides of buildings for work
Ready to Register?
View upcoming class dates or contact us to discuss custom team training options.