Work Safely at Heights

Description

This Nationally Accredited Working Safely at Heights course is designed to provide participants with the fundamentals and equip them with the skills and knowledge to safely set up & work safely at heights in all situations & also covers Fall Restraint & Fall Arrest.

The Initial Training Course is suited to anyone that has not previously held a Statement of Attainment for Working at Heights.

Upon satisfactory completion of the training, Participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment which is Nationally Recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework and issued under authority of the National Vocational Education and Regulator Act 2011.

 Course Topics

• Legislation Codes of Practices/Australian Standards
• Working at Heights Risk Assessment
• Permits
• Equipment Selection and Use
• Equipment Inspection
• Anchor Systems, Installing Solid and Reliable Anchorage
• Static Lines
• Fall Restraint Systems
• Emergency Situations
• Retrieval of fallen worker

Participants will need to bring

• Wear comfortable and practical clothing 
• Protective Footwear
• Please bring your own lunch
• Water,Tea & Coffee facilities are available

Prerequisites

• (USI) Number-Unique Student Identification.
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Photo proof of ID (drivers licence/Passport)
• Have the necessary levels of health and fitness to safely carry out work at Heights
• Have basic numeracy skills
• Demonstrate ability to speak and write English to a basic level