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Heights Safety

Unit Standard 25045, 23229
Monday 6th May 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Training, 26 Manadon Street, New Plymouth View Map
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Course overview

This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills required to work at height.

 

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

 

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety harnesses and associated systems and equipment.
  • Check and fit a safety harness system.
  • Use a safety harness system where a fall hazard exists at height.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be implemented in the event of a fall.
  • Identify the common types of height safety equipment employed on height work in the workplace.
  • Identify suitable height work equipment.
  • Identify suitable anchor points for fall and arrest systems.
  • Employ height safety equipment in a workplace environment.
  • Plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height in the workplace.

 

Optional Unit available online

  • Explain the legislative requirements associated with working at heights and the systems suitable for working at heights

 

Course prerequisites

None.

 

Assessment process 

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required.  The practical consists of a given scenario at height and requires the completion of hazard identification, pre-use safety inspections, identification and selection of all necessary equipment.

 

Certification

A Heights Safety Certificate will be issued on successful completion of this course.

 

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every two years.

 

Items to bring

  • Photo ID.
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for classroom.
  • Covered-in footwear.

 

Health

Must be physically capable of climbing at height.

 

Eligibility

Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:

  • Permanent Residents,
  • Australian Citizens, or
  • Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.

Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria. If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less

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Attending Unit Standards 25045, 23229 $290.00 +GST
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Students eligible to study with Wood Training are: • NZ Citizens, • Permanent Residents, • Australian Citizens, or • Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.

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