When working up off the ground, gravity is not your friend. If you want to be able to keep working at heights, you need to be able to do it safely. What equipment do you need? How do you fasten it? This one-day course through Tocal College will help you stay safe up high.
| Location: | Statewide |
| Course duration: | 1 day |
| Start date: | Multiple intakes |
| Number of units: | 2 |
| Indicative fees: | $510 GST-free, Nil to eligible applicants |
$510 GST-free
You may be eligible for funding. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
This course requires a high level of physical fitness and manual dexterity. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, please talk to our short course coordinator before enrolment.
This course is mapped to the national units of competency:
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
14 Nov 2023
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute 2198 Irrigation Way ,YANCO
Contact Name: Andrea Basham
Phone: Call 0269512775
Email enquiries: andrea.baker-basham@dpi.nsw.gov.au
22 Feb 2024
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute ,Yanco NSW 2703
Contact Name: Stephanie Harvie
Phone: Call 02 6951 2566
Email enquiries: steph.harvie@dpi.nsw.gov.au
28 Mar 2024
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute ,Yanco NSW 2703
Contact Name: Stephanie Harvie
Phone: Call 02 6951 2566
Email enquiries: steph.harvie@dpi.nsw.gov.au
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Units: 2
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