FASET receive many enquiries from Site Managers and Safety Officers asking how they can tell that a Safety Net Installer is competent to erect safety nets. Therefore, the following guidance notes have been produced to explain what to look for in a competent installer.

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FASET CSCS Safety Net Rigger Cards and their use

Please note: All the cards listed below MUST have the words "Safety Net Rigger" endorsed on the rear to be valid for the holder to be installing Safety Nets.

Skilled Worker	The card will be endorsed on the rear "NVQ Level 2 – Safety Net Rigger" During the validity of the card, the holder of a Skilled Worker Safety Net Rigger Card is able to: Work Unsupervised installing Safety Nets Hand Over Safety Nets to the Client Supervise Trainees
Experienced Worker	1-year non renewable card which is no longer available for issue. Was issued upon successful completion of both FASET General Site Assessment (GSA-1) and CSCS Work At Height Touch Screen Test. NVQ must be completed within the one year life of the card.
Trainee	During the validity of the card, the holder of a Trainee Safety Net Rigger Card is able to: Work under supervision whilst installing Safety Nets

Please note: Trainee Card Holders CANNOT work unsupervised and CANNOT hand safety nets over to the Client.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact FASET on 01948 780652 or enquiries@faset.org.uk

Please note that the possession of a FASET CSCS Safety Net Rigger Card is not proof of FASET Membership. Please ask to see the Annual FASET Membership Certificate.