Working at Heights and Confined Space Course Dates
Our Sydney-based training can earn participants Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Working in confined spaces and at heights presents unique hazards that typically overlap. Sydney Safety Training has responded to this crossover by creating combined specialised training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage inherent risks competently and safely. Our integrated approach combines the one-day Confined Space Enter and Work and one-day Working at Heights courses to thoroughly prepare you for complex and challenging scenarios and help minimise future risk of accident or injury in your workplace.
CONFINED SPACE 1 DAY ENTER & WORK COURSE SYDNEY OVERVIEW
| Check in | 07:20 am for a 07:30 am start. | ||||||||||||
| Course purpose | Designed for workers who wish to ENTER & WORK in a confined space. This is the minimum training, and this qualification only allows you to work in the space, not to be a standby or rescue person. | ||||||||||||
| Mine workers | This is generally the course required for people considering working in the mines. | ||||||||||||
| Course dates | Confined Space 1 Day ENTER & WORK is conducted EVERY Monday, Wednesday & Friday. | ||||||||||||
| Practical skills development | -This is a competency-based programme. -Practical skills need to be achieved after classroom presentation of information. -Skill competency can only be achieved via repetition of skills until competency is demonstrated. |
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| Training subjects and practical exercises | Confined Space Legislation & Workplace Hazards & Safe Work Procedures. Confined Space Risk Assessment & Documentation. Confined Space Entry Permits. Confined Space Equipment, using CF harnesses, tripods & VED devices |
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| Training support materials | We supply participants with:
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| Confined Space ENTER & WORK training outcomes |
You will receive a Statement of Attainment and plastic card with the following units of competency:
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SAFE WORK AT HEIGHTS 1 DAY COURSE SYDNEY OVERVIEW
| Check in | 07:20 am for a 07:30 am start. |
| Course purpose | If an employer has personnel working where they can fall from one level to another, and there is a risk of injury, provision is to be made to prevent falls, appropriate equipment is to be made available, and appropriate training is to be given. |
| Course dates | EVERY Tuesday & Thursday starting at 7:20 am |
| National Code of Practice | Please be familiar with the National Workplace Health and Safety Act, particularly the National Code of Practice for Managing the Risks of Falls at the Workplace. |
| Training support materials | We supply participants with: A height safety training manual |
| Confined Space ENTER & WORK training outcomes | Work Safely at Heights training outcomes. You will receive a Statement of Attainment and plastic card with the following units of competency: RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights |
Both course Statement of Attainments are issued through RTO Safety Training, RTO #40992
Working at Heights and Confined Space Training Course Format
Participants will be reviewed in:
- Regulatory requirements
- Risk assessment & hierarchy of controls
- When fall prevention is required
- Alternate means of accessing heights
- Height safety equipment
- Safe anchoring
- Pre & post-operational checks
- Equipment maintenance
- Rescue requirements/practical rescue
- Setting up
- Gas testing
- Using permit
- Entering and exiting a confined space (using both a tripod and a davit & winch)
All participants are required to:
- Conduct a site risk assessment
- Correctly fit a harness
- Climb a fixed ladder using a type #1 fall arrestor
- Operate a rope grab
- Use a twin-tail lanyard on static line while climbing
- Use an inertia reel
- Climb a pole and establish a pole strap
- Establish a temporary anchor point
- Connect to a permanent anchor point
- Conduct a heights self-rescue and
- Work as a member of a team in an overhead rescue of a suspended victim.
This training will require you to participate in physical practical exercises that may be potentially hazardous. Ensure you are fully aware of the risks prior to participating and understand the control measures employed.
If you require us to come to you for training, please review our “Mobile Training Centre” information – click here
- Print Course Attendance Letter – for all students attending the cours
- Print CS 1 Day Course
- Print Heights Pre Course Notes
Confined Spaces and Working at Heights Mobile Training Centre
Do you need Sydney Safety Training to come to you? Our Mobile Safety Training Centre makes this possible. Click on the link or call us on 02 9892 3370 for more information.
Why the Sydney Safety Working at Heights and Confined Space Course
The Sydney Safety Training team members are leaders in their field. Our educators have high-level real-life practical experience and exposure to working with heights and in confined spaces.
Their knowledge and skillset have informed all class content, leading to an easy-to-grasp curriculum that focuses on preparing you for real-world risk scenarios rather than just ticking administrative compliance boxes.
All our courses are fully-accredited, industry-compliant and contribute to CPD points.
Confined Space Working at Heights FAQs
Who Should Complete the Confined Spaces and Working at Heights Course in Australia?
Workers who will be performing heights or confined space work must successfully complete an accredited course. Examples of industries that require such accreditation include but are not limited to:
- Construction
- Government
- Utilities
- Telecommunications
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Maintenance
Where Does the Working at Heights and Confined Space Training Take Place?
The Sydney Safety Training Centre in Villawood, Sydney NSW, is home to our combination course. However, we can come to you via our Mobile Training Centre – see information earlier above on this page.
What is a Working at Heights and Confined Spaces Ticket?
This ticket refers to a commonly used term, being Course certification or Statement of Attainment.
Are the Course Days for Working at Heights and Confined Spaces Back-to-Back?
Yes, you can and should participate in these two separate days back-to-back.