Initial Work Safely At Heights Training

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safety at heights in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit it appropriate for those working in operational roles where they are required to perform work at heights. 

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit. 

Pre Entry Requirements

• Participants require sufficient literacy and numeracy levels to read and interpret policies and procedures, safety data sheets, sample permits and regulator notification templates

• Participants will also need the physical ability to perform some strenuous activities in the practical exercises

• Participants under 18 years old need to provide a parent or guardians consent to undertake the training course. 

Assessment

Assessment may include written questionnaires, practical demonstrations, oral questioning and participation in group activities or teamwork exercises.