TasTAFE
1 day
A one-day nationally recognised course that equips employers and employees with essential knowledge and practical skills to work safely at heights, covering fall prevention equipment, risk assessment, and legislative compliance requirements.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. Participants should be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. You must wear protective work wear including safety boots and gloves for the practical assessment, which need to be supplied by the student. Standard items such as pens and notebook should be brought to class.
The course covers definitions and terminology as per the relevant Australian Standard and industrial harness-based systems. Participants learn about types of fall prevention equipment and their use, how to perform risk assessment of a work area and select required equipment. The course includes instruction on suspension trauma, the roles and responsibilities of key personnel, and reviews case studies of unsafe work practices in alignment with relevant legislation including the Code of Practice.
TasTAFE is a recognised vocational education and training provider in Tasmania with multiple campuses across the state. This course is nationally recognised and delivers a mix of classroom-based theory and hands-on practical activities. Upon successful completion, students receive both a Statement of Attainment and a TasTAFE competency card to demonstrate their ability to work safely at heights.
This course prepares participants to work safely at heights in construction, maintenance, and other industries where working at heights is required. The competency card demonstrates to employers that workers have met the required safety standards. The course is particularly valuable for construction workers, maintenance personnel, and anyone whose role involves working at heights, helping them meet workplace safety requirements and legislative compliance.
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