Aim

Description

Duration

Nominated time of 1 day. Additional time for complex climbing techniques.

Unit/s of Competence

Accreditation

Course Content

• Terminology and Definitions
• Identifying Hazards and Risks
• Undertaking operations in accordance with OH&S procedures, legislative and operational guidelines
• Preparation, inspection, carriage and stowing of equipment.
• Science of heights
• Different belaying techniques

Prerequisites

There are no specific pre-requisites for this course although participants should ensure they do not suffer from vertigo (dizziness at heights) or acrophobia (fear of heights).

Assessment

Participants must be able to implement height safety procedures, identify hazards and risks and detail safe work requirements. They must also be able to operate whilst wearing safety equipment and explain emergency response and rescue procedures.

Max Course Size

8

Supervision Ratio

1:8

Compliance with Legislation, Standards and Codes

• Relevant State or Territory Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• AS/NZS 1891 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices,
• AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009 Risk Management
• AS/NZS 4488 Industrial Rope Access Systems
• Code of Practice 2008 – Prevention of Falls in General Construction
• WorkCover Publications and Guides

Course Material

Each participant will receive a Risk Response + Rescue learner resources.