Short Course

Work Safely at Heights

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Overview

This working at heights training course includes the theoretical and practical components to meet the skills and knowledge required to work at heights safely and competently in operational roles, primarily in the resources and infrastructure industries.

Duration

1 Day

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

Public Course – $300 GST Exempt.

Corporate Course – contact us for course costings

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

Outcomes

Unit of Competency

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for those who are required to perform work at heights, particularly in the resources and infrastructure industries, or for those in roles where refresher training is required. Industry best practice suggests that this should occur at intervals not exceeding three (3) years. This course can be used for refresher training.

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

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

Fully enclosed shoes (steel-capped boots preferred)
Long-sleeve shirt with high visibility
Long work pants

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