Course overview

This course is suitable for people completing basic work at heights over a range of industry sectors e.g. working on roofs, scaffolding, or operating elevated work platforms. It is an introduction to working at heights and for those who are either new to an industry or do have prior experience.

It provides students with knowledge of hazards associated with height work and the skills to be able to conduct pre-use checks and use and maintain harnesses and lanyards.  The importance of having rescue plans and recovery methods in place prior to work activity is emphasised.

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.

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 identifying critical parts of a harness, conducting checks for safety, fitting a harness system and using a harness at height over two different situations.

No other height unit standard is to be assessed on the day 23229 is assessed.

US23229 is the pre requisite for US15757. 

Certification

A Harness 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