Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd provide Refresher Combo (or individually) WSH & CS1 One Day training for persons who have completed these units within the past 3 years, evidence of completion must be provided prior to undertaking the course.
These units of competency can be completed all in one day or if required a one half of the day depending if you need the WSH or the CS1. This is for all persons who are required to work at height as well as entering confined spaces.
Our course is Nationally Recognised and is in accordance with the Australian Standards 1891 /AS2865-2009 and relevant Codes of Practice.
Both courses are structured to ensure participants have the understanding of hazards and the requirements needed to enter and work in a confined space/working at height. Participants will gain relevant skills in identifying the scope of work covered by relevant permits, ensuring that the correct type of permit has been issued for the correct type of work.
The course will cover the following areas;
- WH&S Legislation
- Height Safety /Confined Space Regulations
- Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
- Correct use of Height/Confined Space Safety Equipment
- Case Studies from Industry
- Risk Assessment and Hierarchy of Control
- Management and Employee Responsibilities
- Full Restraint Devices and Equipment
- Fall Arrest Devices and Safety Equipment
- Safe Ladder Techniques
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
- Setting up a Fall Restraint System
- Emergency Procedures, including Height Rescue Procedures
- Suspension Trauma
- Developing Site Procedures and Safe Work Methods
- Confined Space Regulations
- Case Studies from Industries
- Risk Assessment and Hierarchy of Control
- Management and Employee Responsibilities
- Developing Site Procedures and Safe Work Methods
- Safe Handling of Equipment
- Ropes and Knots
- Safe Entry and Exit of the Confined Space
- Legal Requirements of the Standby Person
Upcoming Courses for Work Safely at Heights/Confined Space Entry Refresher Training
If there are no upcoming scheduled courses for Refresher Combo WSH & CS1 One Day Training, please contact us to find out if we can arrange a custom course for you.
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Unit of Competency
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
Pre-requisites
Already completed the units of competency included in the course in last 3 years
Duration of Course
4 hours Each
Course Delivery
Training is delivered Face to Face. All training handouts supplied.
PPE Required
Participants are to provide their own workplace appropriate gloves. Participants are to wear comfortable clothing and closed in shoes.
Physical Requirement – a participant must be in good health and medically fit for work. If weight is over 136kg, we advise participant to bring a specialised harness with them to the training.
Assessment
Participants will complete a theory based assessment and a practical based assessment to determine their competence.
On successful completion of the work safely at heights training course, participants will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and a wallet card stating;
- Participant Name
- Units of Competency Completed
- Date of Completion
- Statement of Attainment Number
Recognition of Prior Learning
All participants are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL. Please refer to the Student Handbook (located in resources) or phone 1300 356 686 for the procedure of how to apply.
USI
From 1st January 2015, it is a requirement when enrolling in a Nationally Recognised training course to have a Unique Student Identifier Number (USI). Certifications cannot be issued until the USI number has been provided and verified.