Work Safely at Heights

Candidates will attain the practical application and understanding in the following:

• work safely at heights on at least two occasions, including:
  • accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information for working at heights
  • assessing hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implementing control methods
  • selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment
  • identifying required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment
  • checking the correct fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment
  • performing work safely at heights.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Present photo I.D. on arrival
• Complete a ‘Fitness for Work’ form – Candidates are required to declare any medical issue that may exclude them from full participation
• Wear normal work clothing, enclosed footwear and remove all jewellery prior to commencement

• This course is delivered over one (1) day.
• Training and assessment is delivered face to face at Altrad’s premises
• Upon arrangement, training can be conducted on-site at the premises of our clients providing there is suitable infrastructure and training facilities. Contact us for more details
• Assessment will include a WorkSafe written calculations and theory assessment and practical demonstration

NOTE: WorkSafe written assessments are ‘Closed book’.

If you are found not yet competent, you may re-sit this assessment. Refer Student Information Book.

On successful completion of this course candidates will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the Unit/s of Competency.

Your Statement of Attainment does not have an expiry date, however, your High Risk Work Licence expires every five (5) years. You must not carry out high risk work until your licence has been renewed.