TOP 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA - PAGE 24

The gas test atmospheres course is conducted to equip the personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to determine if the working atmosphere is safe for the proposed work especially in confined spaces.

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding at the basic level, consisting of scaffolding work connected with the operation or use of modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds, cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500kg

This course introduces participants to the theoretical and practical elements of safely operating motorized elevated work platforms

This unit covers lifting and moving manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments. It involves assessing and identifying unacceptable risk, identifying and recommending solutions. 

This course covers hydraulic excavator operations in the mining and extractive and civil construction industries. They include: planning and preparing for operations; operating the excavator; and carrying out post-operational procedures.

The course will cover the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

Course completion may enhance employment opportunities across the construction, mining, and oil & gas sectors. On completion of the unit, participants may undertake further studies.

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Health Safety Regulations 2022, individuals must hold a construction induction certificate (White Card) to undertake construction work at a workplace.

In order to improve outcomes, all candidates in the Basic Scaffolding course will be required to show completion of RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights unit. This can be completed through Breight Education prior to the start of the basic scaffold course.