The Working at Heights course (also called Work Safely at Heights) has been created to prepare you for all safety and practical aspects of height work. This course will also allow you to gain a sound understanding of all legal requirements which apply to the job.
The course includes a theory component and a face-to-face practical training component which must be completed within four weeks of enrolment. The practical component is delivered in Tullamarine VIC, or may be delivered at suitable workplaces across Victoria by arrangement (which may result in additional travel charges). If you are located outside these areas please call us on (03) 9492 2977 to discuss alternate delivery options for the practical component of this course.
Topics covered in the theory component of this course include:
- Legal and organisational requirements applying to height work;
- Identification of hazards and risks in and around a work area;
- Carrying out risk analyses to determine the risk level of each hazard;
- Principles of hazard management and emergency response when working at height;
- Common hazards relating to elevated work areas, equipment and work practices;
- The six levels of hazard control measures relating to height work (ground work/solid platform work; fall prevention devices; work positioning systems; fall arrest systems; ladders; administrative controls);
- Inspecting, setting up and using height protection equipment safely;
- Care and maintenance of safety equipment;
- Entering the area, carrying out work and finalising work safely when at heights.
The practical session will check your ability to carry out practical tasks such as harness inspection and fitting.
This course is based on the national competency standards accredited by the state and national training authorities.
This course can be delivered online, or as a printed pack. To select the online or printed option, use the drop-down menu above on this product page.
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Your Licence Pty. Ltd.
ABN: 19 155 474 507
Our training facility is located at:
15 Barrie Road
Tullamarine, Victoria 3043
AITAC Pty Ltd (TOID3591) is the registered training organisation provider for Your Licence.
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