Work Safely at Heights

Working at heights can be a major workplace hazard, as falls can result in injuries and fatalities. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills you will require to work safely at heights using fall prevention and arrest equipment, ropes and appropriate anchorage points. The content will include how to identify and demonstrate the correct selection, use and maintenance of work positioning and fall injury prevention systems, as well as relevant equipment and technique. You will also be able to understand and participate in fall prevention programs in the workplace.

• fall prevention and arrest equipment, ropes and appropriate anchorage points
• implementation of legislative and Australian standard requirements related to height/roof and fall prevention
• other related legislation, codes of practice and standards
• types and identification of fall hazards in the workplace
• assessment of risks related to fall hazards, using appropriate risk assessment methodology
• how to determine and implement measures to control risks related to fall hazards using a number of control measures, including passive fall prevention systems, work positioning systems and fall injury prevention systems
• selecting and using ladders (fixed and portable), including single and extension ladders, and step ladders.

On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for this course.

There are no entrance requirements for this course.

• provide photo ID to the trainer on the day of the course
• bring a pen and paper
• wear fully covered boots (with rubber soles) and appropriate protective clothing.

Core Units

This course involves accredited units.  You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes.  A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment. 

Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms.  Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance.  You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.

You can book and pay for your place in a short course online by following the book now button. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus for assistance in your booking.

If your course is to be invoiced to a third party, (eg. Work Cover, employer or agency) an Authority to Invoice (ATI) form needs to be completed and signed by the third party. Please contact us via the live chat below, calling 1300 648 911, or email short.courses@swtafe.edu.au to receive the form.

There are four simple steps when applying for a course with us. 

1. Book – you can book and pay for your place online via the book now button.  A tax invoice/receipt is automatically emailed to you upon payment.
2. Get ready – you will receive an email confirming the date, time and location of the course from the short course team. The email will also include the next steps with links to complete a pre-training review and to create a unique student identifier. You will need to follow the links to complete the pre-training review and create or confirm your unique student identifier. Your enrolment form will also be attached in this email.
3. Enrol – upon completion of the pre-training review, you need to sign and return your enrolment form including your unique student identifier number and photo ID. We will then process your enrolment in the short course.
4. Attend and complete the short course - 100% attendance of the short course is required. Upon successful completion of the short course, you will be sent a Statement of Attainment for the accredited units completed within 30 days.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our Customer Service team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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