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Working at Heights

Reach New Heights: Master the Skills and Safety Techniques for Working at Heights

Duration
1 Day (8 hours)
Cost
$325
Delivery Mode
Accredited

Working at Heights overview

This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to identify, assess, and control risks associated with working at heights, as well as to safely perform tasks at elevated locations.

  • Legislative Requirements and Standards:
    • Overview of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
    • Duty of care responsibilities for employers and employees.
    • Industry standards and best practices for working at heights.
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:
    • Common hazards associated with working at heights.
    • Risk assessment processes and hierarchy of controls.
    • Methods for controlling risks and implementing control measures.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
    • Selection and fitting of appropriate PPE for working at heights.
    • Inspection, maintenance, and care of PPE.
    • Fall arrest systems, harnesses, and other safety equipment.
  • Access Equipment and Systems:
    • Types of access equipment used for working at heights.
    • Safe use and operation of ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms.
    • Inspection and maintenance requirements for access equipment.
  • Safe Work Practices and Procedures:
    • Planning and organizing work at heights.
    • Communication and coordination with team members.
    • Emergency procedures and rescue techniques.
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment:
    • Hands-on training in the use of access equipment and PPE.
    • Scenario-based exercises to simulate working at heights.
    • Assessment tasks to demonstrate competency in working safely at heights.

This course is suitable for workers in industries where permits are required for tasks such as confined space entry, hot work, or working at heights.

The total duration of this course is a comprehensive 1 Day (8 hours) including breaks and assessment

This course is delivered face to face, blended or on-site by experienced trainers with relevant industry experience either at of our training centres located in:

UOC: RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, but basic literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Participants should possess basic language, literacy, and numeracy skills to ensure they can comprehend training materials and instructions effectively.

Assessment for this course may include written assessments, practical demonstrations, and observations of participant performance during practical exercises.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights.

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities
  • Photo ID
  • Notebook and pen for taking notes
  • Payments can be made via credit card via our Online Enrolment portal
  • For corporate bookings, invoicing options are available upon request

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All LocationsMaidstoneBallaratSydneyGoulburnBrisbanePerthAdelaide

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