The course is designed to provide participants with the basic skills that will enable them to:

• Perform work at height in a safe manner; and
• Meet emergency response training requirements.

The target learners for this course are employees currently working within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry. This includes employees of network asset owners, contractors and sub-contractors in electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.

Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.

Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Onsite practical exercises and assessment

The theory elements will allow individuals to show a sound understanding of knowledge relevant to working at height and the practical exercises require individuals to demonstrate a variety of access and rescue techniques. Upon successful completion of the course, a participant will have developed an understanding of the following:

• Relevant legislation.
• Safe systems of work
• Methods of fall protection
• Care of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Emergency planning
• Correct use of PPE
• Safe access and egress
• Safety whilst at height
• Industry specific requirements
• Use of rescue equipment
• Rescue scenarios

1 day.

Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin@thomsonbridge.com.

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses, Close Fitting Gloves)
• Heights equipment (Harness, Ascender, Descender)
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

• Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• have current certification in the required prerequisites.
• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

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