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Working Safely At Heights And Basic Rescue
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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.
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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.
Is this course for me?
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.
What is the duration of training?
This course consists of a comprehensive 2-day (16 hours) face-to-face training session, including breaks and assessments, along with approximately 12 hours of self-paced pre-learning to be completed in advance.
Where is the training delivered?
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:
Accredited Units
This training is nationally recognised and forms part of our approved scope of registration (RTO 21647). This course includes the following units of competency:
What are the entry conditions?
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.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)
Participants should possess basic language, literacy, and numeracy skills to ensure they can comprehend training materials and instructions effectively.
Assessment
Assessment for this course may include written assessments, practical demonstrations, and observations of participant performance during practical exercises.
Certification/Training Record
On successful completion, a Statement of Attainment containing the following units of competency will be awarded to students who have been deemed competent in the training & assessment.
What to bring?
- Long pants and work boots suitable for practical activities
- Laptop or tablet is recommended for digital assessments (mobile phones may be used too)
- Photo Identification
What is the cost of training?
Course Fee: $550/ person
| Title | Fee |
| Individual Cost | $550 |
| Corporate Cost | Please contact our administration for potential group booking pricing |
- Full payment - Required prior to course commencement
- Cancellations - Must be made at least one week prior to the start of the course to avoid penalties.
What are the payment options?
- 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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