Work at heights course with DC-3 certificate (NOM-009-STPS-2011)
Course for staff who work at heights, aligned with NOM-009-STPS-2011. Each participant receives a DC-3 certificate issued by SICSSOM as an external training agent registered with the STPS. It is delivered as a closed group for your company: live online, at your facilities or at our offices. Soon you will also be able to take it as a recorded course, at your own pace.
Who is it for?
- Staff working more than 1.80 m above floor level: roofs, structures, scaffolds, ladders and platforms.
- Supervisors and crew leaders who authorize and oversee work at heights.
- Maintenance staff and brigade members who take part in rescuing a worker.
Your staff work at heights with the right protection system, know how to inspect their equipment and know what to do after a fall, in line with NOM-009-STPS-2011.
Why a dedicated course
NOM-009-STPS-2011 sets the safety conditions for work at heights and requires training for the staff who perform it. The DC-3 certificate is the evidence the authority reviews.
How it is priced
By number of participants, location and date. You can add this course together with others from the catalog and receive a single proposal within one business day.
What is included?
- Course aligned with NOM-009-STPS-2011, with a duration tailored to your group
- DC-3 certificate for each participant
- Closed group for your company, adapted to your procedures and equipment
- Evidence for your compliance file: attendance list, assessment and certificates
What your staff will learn
The instructor adapts the examples to your company’s processes and equipment.
01Introduction and regulatory framework
- Falls from height: causes and consequences
- Scope of NOM-009-STPS-2011: work more than 1.80 m above floor level
- Employer and worker obligations
02Risk analysis and planning
- Hazards on roofs, edges, openings and fragile surfaces
- Risk analysis before starting the work
- Work authorization, weather and lighting conditions
03Hierarchy of controls
- Eliminating work at heights where possible
- Collective protection: guardrails, covers and safety nets
- Personal equipment as the last barrier
04Personal protection systems
- Fall arrest system: anchor, connector, full-body harness and lifeline
- Energy absorbers and self-retracting lifelines
- Restraint and positioning systems
- Horizontal and vertical lifelines
05Fall clearance calculation
- Free fall, deceleration and elongation
- Required clearance below the worker
- Swing fall and anchor point location
06Access equipment
- Scaffolds: assembly, inspection and status tag
- Elevating work platforms and baskets
- Portable ladders: selection, inspection and correct use
07Equipment inspection and care
- Pre-use check: stitching, hardware and labels
- Criteria to remove equipment and inspection records
- Cleaning and storage
08Emergencies and rescue
- Emergency plan for work at heights
- Suspension trauma: critical times and first aid
- Rescue with equipment and coordination with the brigade
09Assessment
- Written exam
- Practical assessment in the in-person format
- DC-3 certificate for each participant
How does the live online course work?
It is a live session with an instructor, not a recorded video. Your staff join from a computer or a phone.
Scheduling and access
We confirm the date and send you the session link.
Live session
The instructor delivers the course by video call and the group asks questions and takes part.
Assessment exam
At the end, each participant takes the exam online.
DC-3 certificate
Those who pass receive their digital DC-3 with a verification QR code.
Does your staff need hands-on practice with equipment? Online covers theory and assessment; for practice, choose the in-person format.
We are preparing a recorded version of this course, to take from your phone with an online exam and a DC-3. Meanwhile, we deliver it live or in person.
Get a quote for the course
Choose the format and the number of participants, and receive a formal proposal within one business day.
- 1 day(business) to confirm price, date and schedule.
- $Pay by bank transfer or with a card payment link.
- DC-3A certificate for each participant who passes the course.
Nothing is charged at this step: we first send you a formal proposal.
- From your phone, at your own pace
- Video presentation and downloadable material
- Online exam and downloadable DC-3 with QR
This course involves practice: the recorded version covers theory and we recommend supervised in-person practice.
We are preparing the recorded version. Meanwhile, choose “Live online” or in person and we will send you a proposal.
- Work at heights
Duration tailored to your group · Price in your formal proposal
Frequently asked questions
A specialist answers in the chat or by phone, with no commitment.
Is the DC-3 certificate valid?
Yes. SICSSOM is an external training agent registered with the STPS (SSC-190417-RV8-0013) and the certificate is valid nationwide.
How many people can take it?
From 1 participant, with no fixed limit: we serve groups of whatever size your company needs. In hands-on courses we split the staff into groups so everyone practices; the proposal states how the course will be organized.
Where is it delivered?
As a closed group for your company, at your facilities or at our offices, adapted to your procedures and equipment. It can also be taken live online.
How far in advance should I book?
From 24 hours in advance, subject to calendar availability. If you have a deadline, mention it in your quote request.
How long is the course?
The duration is tailored to your group: it depends on the number of participants, their experience and the practice your operation requires. The proposal states the duration and schedule for your group.
How does the online course work?
It is a live video session with the instructor, not a recorded video. At the end, each participant takes an assessment exam and, if they pass, receives their DC-3 certificate.
How do I receive the certificates?
In digital format, with a QR code to verify SICSSOM’s registration with the STPS.
Can I take the recorded course if I don’t work for a company?
Yes: once the recorded version opens, very soon, you will be able to take it anyway. The STPS only allows a DC-3 to be issued with an employer’s details (legal name and RFC), so in your case, once you pass the exam, you receive a SICSSOM certificate of participation. It covers the same syllabus and the same assessment, includes a verification QR code and serves as proof of the training you completed.
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