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WORKING AT HEIGHTS INTRODUCTION COURSE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and technical skills to understand the legal requirements around working at heights and preventing a worker from falling. You will learn to plan, implement and disestablish height safety systems while working at heights using fall devices, anchor points and safety harness.

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KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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At the completion of the course you will be able to:

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  • Explain the legislative requirements and systems used for working at heights.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety harnesses and associated systems and equipment.

  • Check and fit a safety harness for working at height.

  • Identify anchor points and prepare to install a temporary proprietary height safety system.

  • Install horizontal and vertical temporary proprietary height safety systems.

  • Assess hazards associated with system installation and develop a suitable work method to ensure safety.

  • Use temporary proprietary height safety systems.

  • Disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment.

  • Use a safety harness system where a fall hazard exists at height.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall.

  • Identify the common types of height safety equipment used in the workplace.

  • Identify suitable height work equipment and suitable anchor points for fall restraint and arrest systems.

  • Use height safety equipment and plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height.

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NZQA UNITS: 

17600, Level 3, Credits 3 
Explain safe work practices for working at heights 

23229: Level 3 Credits 4 

Use safety harness system when working at heights 

25045: Level 3 Credits 4 

Employ height safety equipment in the workplace 

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COURSE INFO:

​TRAINING LOCATION:

  • At our training centre

  • If you would prefer, we can provide training at your workplace

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DURATION:

One day (8 hours)

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PRICE:

Scheduled course: $280.00 per person excl gst

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ATTENDEE NUMBERS:

Maximum of 12

 

ENTRY CRITERIA:

Open

Numeracy and Literacy: All students must have the ability to write, speak and understand basic English to complete the assessments.

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COURSE BOOKINGS:

To book a course use the online BOOK NOW tool. For more information or to discuss your requirements email us or call us on +64 21 176 0919

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