Short Course

Working at Heights and Confined Space Training Package

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Overview

This Working at Heights and Confined Space Training course includes the theoretical and practical components to meet the skills and knowledge required to work at heights and in confined spaces safely and competently in operational roles, primarily in the resources and infrastructure industries.

Duration

2 Days

Location

Training and assessment is conducted at Competency Training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted at the premises of industry clients providing there are suitable industry training facilities.

Price

$560

Dates

Course Outline

Participants will gain the following skills and knowledge:

Assessing hazards and risks
Selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment
Safety systems including fall protection
Legislation, policies and procedures
Performing work at heights
Safe shifting and handling of tools and materials
Coordinating and communicating with others
Applicable legislations and confined space procedures
Definitions and types of confined spaces
Hazard identification and risk management procedures
Hazardous atmospheres including gas monitoring techniques
Isolation, purging, ventilation, permits and authority
Roles and responsibilities of team including standby
Rescue equipment and procedures

As this course covers two (2) units of competency, please note that classes may not run consecutively.

Outcomes

Units of Competency

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for those who are on work sites where they are required to perform work at heights and in confined spaces, particularly in the resources and infrastructure industries.

A basic to moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is required.

All participants are required to wear the following minimum PPE to enter our facilities: