ASP Working Safely at Heights (Refresher) Training - Sydney - Emu Plains

1 day. Courses start at 7.30am and are usually completed by 3.30pm. Lunch is provided to learners on full day courses held at the CTC Training Centres 

(Note: course times and durations may vary from time to time dependent upon class sizes and learner abilities)

There is a maximum of 15 students per session allowed in this course

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safety at heights in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit it appropriate for those working in operational roles where they are required to perform work at heights. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit. 

• Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
• Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
• Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
• Adhere to legislative requirements
• Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
• Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
• Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
• Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
• Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
• Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
• Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
• Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
• Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
• Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
• Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
• Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
• Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
• Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
• Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
• Check safety system periodically for compliance
• Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
• Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
• Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
• Clear work area and dispose of materials
• Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
• Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

• Course books/learner resources
• Training PowerPoint presentation
• Formative and summative assessment tools
• Supporting documents and forms
• Records of training and assessment
• Personnel to complete the work and communicate with stakeholders
• Relevant company procedures and documents

• Participants require sufficient literacy and numeracy levels to read and interpret policies and procedures, safety data sheets, sample permits and regulator notification templates
• Participants will also need the physical ability to perform some strenuous activities in the practical exercises
• Participants under 18 years old need to provide a parent or guardians consent to undertake the training course. 

Attendees are required to wear suitable / high visability work clothes, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses and steel capped boots. If you can not bring your own PPE you may be able borrow some from CTC Safety.

Assessment may include written questionnaires, practical demonstrations, oral questioning and participation in group activities or teamwork exercises.

CTC Safety will award successful participants with a Statement of Attainment certificate and a wallet size plastic card. 

Regular public courses are run at our Training Centres in Sydney - Emu Plains, Central Coast - Tuggerah and Illawarra - Port Kembla. Please see the top of this page for course dates and times.

The training can also be delivered for a group booking at one of our training facilities or on your site or at your premises - Discounts apply for group bookings! 

Note: To book onsite training you need to have suitable facilities including a training / induction room and access to a suitable practical area.

For our training centre locations please visit www.ctcsafety.com.au/locations

Current course prices for public course offers are available when proceeding to reservation. Group discounts can be applied when reserving the training course. For current pricing or corporate and volume pricing call us on 1300 386 263 or email us by clicking here

You can book your public offer training course online or contact us by email contact@ctcsafety.com.au or phone 1300 386 263 and one of our consultants will book the course in for you. 

At CTC Safety we have a "fair go" policy. We are from industry so we understand that things happen. Please let us know as soon as you can if you can not attend training or if you have to change your training date. For CTC Safety terms and conditions click here