Work Safely At Heights

Overview:

Working at heights is undertaken in a range of construction work, including new construction, renovation, and includes associated work in mining.

This unit also applies to workers in other industries who need to be aware of key risks including people and objects falling from heights.

The completion of this general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Course Content:

• Legislation, policies and procedures

• Assessing hazards and risks

• Selecting, wearing and caring for your personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Safety systems including fall protection

• Performing work at heights

• Safe shifting and handling of tools and materials and

• Coordinating and communicating with other people

Course Requirements:

Must have good general health and fitness for practicals (entering and working within a confined space, ability to wear a harness and climb a ladder/work at heights).

*Please contact [email protected] for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments

Language Literacy and Numeracy requirement:

• RTO’s are required to obtain evidence that you have minimum Level of English language, literacy and numeracy skills to ensure this course is right for you. Participants must complete a short LLN quiz which is automatically sent to Skills Force Australia to validate. If the quiz provides evidence that Participants have this level then they will not be contacted and may continue with theory and practical training.

• Those who do not successfully complete this quiz will be required to access appropriate assistance.