Working at Heights

Learners credited with this unit standard are 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; use a safety harness where a fall hazard exists at height; and demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall. As well as being able to identify anchor points; use proprietary fall arrest systems; and install and disestablish straightforward proprietary fall arrest systems using designated anchor points.

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.
Identify anchor points and prepare to install a temporary proprietary height safety system.
Install horizontal and vertical temporary proprietary height safety systems.
Use temporary proprietary height safety systems.
Disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems.

NZQA Unit Standards:
23229 – Use safety harness system when working at height
15757 –  Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems when working at height

Duration: 2 Days

$500

.00
+ GST per person
Refresher

Duration: 1 Day

$330

.00
per person
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Wear a Harness

Learners credited with this unit standard are 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; and demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be implemented in the event of a fall.

Course Content
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.
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.

NZQA Unit Standards: 23229 – Use safety harness system when working at height

Duration: 8 Hours

Additional Heights Unit Standards

25045 – Employ height safety equipment
17600 – Explain safe work practices for working at heights

$330

.00
+ GST per person
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Mobile Elevated Work platform (MEWP)

Learners are required to complete the theory training prior to choosing one or two practical components. This course ensures learners understand the relevant guidelines, regulations and Codes of Practice to safely assess and operate a MEWP. It also includes a series of practical exercises where you will apply and test your knowledge of hazards, risk management and operational skills.

Course Content
Demonstrate knowledge of types of MEWP’s.
Their suitability for purpose.
Assess the worksite and prepare to use the relevant MEWP.
How to identify and report faults and damage for the MEWP.
How to shut down the MEWP.
Practical reinforcement of the knowledge and skills obtained during the training.
Legislative requirements in relation to code of practice and the use of MEWP’s.
Safety features.

23966 – Demonstrate knowledge of types of EWPs, their suitability for purpose, and safety features Demonstrate knowledge of legislative requirements in relation to Code of Practice and the use of EWPs
23960 – Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a scissor lift
23961 – Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a truck-mounted mounted
23962 – Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a self-propelled boom lift
23963 – Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a trailer-mounted EWP
23964 – Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a vertical lift EWP

Duration: 8 Hours

$350

.00
+ GST per person
Additional Cost: EWP Hire
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