Elevated Exclusions
Elevated Exclusion 3-Day Course
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.
A Gargoyle Academy Deep-Immersion Mastery Training
What This Course Covers
The only course in the industry built specifically for wildlife exclusion professionals who work at height. Three days of progressive immersion — from safety fundamentals and rope anchoring on Day 1, through ground-level exclusion technique and custom metal fabrication on Day 2, to full real-world rooftop installation on Day 3. Graduates leave with both the safety credentials and the craft skills to take on the most challenging elevated exclusion jobs.
Course Topics
- 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
Equipment & Provisions
- 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
Student Evaluation
Students are evaluated during hands-on portions, demonstrating skills, knowledge, and abilities required for safe work at heights.
Where This Course Is Held
- Currently held exclusively at the Gargoyle Academy in St. Louis, Missouri
- Private team trainings available — contact us to discuss scheduling and logistics
Ready to Register?
View the upcoming class schedule or contact us to book a private session for your team anywhere in the United States.