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Working Safely At Heights And Basic Rescue

Duration
2 Days
Cost
$550
Delivery Mode
Accredited

Working Safely At Heights And Basic Rescue overview

This comprehensive course ensures participants are fully prepared to handle both working safely at heights and performing rescues in height-related emergencies.

  • 1. Height Safety Fundamentals:
    • Identifying height-related hazards and risks in the workplace.
    • Understanding and applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards.
    • Safe work procedures for operating at heights.
    2. Use of Height Safety Equipment:
    • Selection, inspection, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points.
    • Correct use and maintenance of fall prevention and fall arrest systems.
    • Emergency descent devices and rope-based systems for rescue operations.
    3. Rescue Techniques and Procedures:
    • Planning and executing a safe rescue at heights.
    • Victim stabilization, extrication, and handling during height rescues.
    • Using mechanical advantage systems for lifting and lowering casualties.
    4. Risk Assessment and Hazard Management:
    • Conducting thorough risk assessments for height work and rescue operations.
    • Implementing control measures to minimize risks associated with working at heights.
    • Understanding the hierarchy of control for managing hazards.
    5. Emergency Response Planning:
    • Developing rescue plans specific to height-related emergencies.
    • Communication protocols and team coordination during rescue operations.
    • Managing stress and safety during emergency rescues.
    6. Practical Rescue Simulations:
    • Hands-on rescue drills, including simulated real-life height emergencies.
    • Using various rescue tools and equipment in a controlled environment.
    • Working with rescue teams to improve response times and safety outcomes.

This course is suitable for individuals working in construction, mining, maintenance, emergency services, or any industry where working at heights and participating in rescue operations are required.

The total duration of this course is a comprehensive 2 Day 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:

  • PUASAR022 Participate in Rescue Operations
  • RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.

 

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:

  • PUASAR022 Participate in Rescue Operations
  • RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities
  • Photo ID
  • Notebook and pen for taking note
  • Facility based training assessments will be completed online; we encourage you to bring your own device such as a tablet or laptop to our training course.
  • 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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Course Dates
All LocationsMaidstoneBallaratSydneyGoulburnBrisbanePerthAdelaide

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