Height Safety Courses
Working at Heights Training
Fire and Safety Australia, Australia’s largest safety company provides Nationally Recognised Training in a range of height safety programmes. Whether you require your heights ticket in Work Safely at Heights, or Heights Responder or Undertaking a Vertical Rescue, Fire and Safety Australia has height safety training to suit you.
Heights training courses run every week across Australia, use the Course Finder to book now.
Elevating Work Platform - EWP
Operate Elevating Work PlatformAfter successfully completing this nationally recognised course you will be trained and competent to operate: EWP Boom Lift and Scissor Lift (up to 11m). Training on Trailer/Vertical Lift EWP available on request. Work sites in Australia have an obligation to induct workers on the plant they are required to use and we recommend that potential participants check with their employer(s) as to the suitability of any training related to on-site plant and equipment. Competent students will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency and a card detailing the class of machines they were trained and assessed in. This is equivalent to 'Yellow Card' training.
Tower Rescue
This training course develops the skills of personnel to complete a complex rope rescue on their own using rope rescue equipment and tower climbing equipment. This training provides personnel with training to combat various types of onsite emergencies. Following the training course, the emergency response team shall be capable of responding and controlling various rope rescue on-site emergencies, as such this rescue focused course is not designed for general "Tower" workers.
Tower Rescue - Refresher
This training course refreshes the skills of personnel to complete a complex rope rescue on their own using rope rescue equipment and tower climbing equipment. This training provides personnel with training to combat various types of onsite emergencies. Following the training course, the emergency response team shall be capable of responding and controlling various rope rescue on site emergencies.
Undertake Vertical Rescue
Our nationally accredited Vertical Rescue Course is designed for personnel who may be required to perform rope rescues to rescue injured personnel. This training course is taught by experienced emergency services instructors who will perform rescue scenarios that are relevant to our clients sites and is very ‘hands on’ with 75% of the time being ‘on ropes’ and performing rescue scenarios. Various types of equipment can be covered depending on the complexity of the types of rescue methods applicable at the site. Training and course subjects will be completely tailored to the requirements of the worksite. Following the training course, all competent personnel shall be capable of responding and controlling various on-site rope rescue emergencies as this training program is rescue focused and not designed for general "working at heights" workers
Undertake Vertical Rescue Skills and Drills
Work Safely at Heights
Our height safety training course covers how to work in accordance with height safety regulations, Australian Standards and relevant codes of practice. Participants will have an understanding of risk assessment procedures and permits to work at height. Participants who undertake our height safety training course will also undergo practical instruction in the correct use of height safety equipment and develop skills to select height safety equipment and apply it to specific tasks.
