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. And doing it safely means knowing how to stay at the height you want to. 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: | 1 |
| Indicative fees: | TBA |
You may be eligible for funding through the NSW AgSkilled training program if you work in the cotton and grains industry. 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 unit of competency RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights.
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
24 Oct 2019 (all day)
Warren
Contact Name: Jayne Wood
Phone: Call (02) 67631285
Email enquiries: jayne.wood@dpi.nsw.gov.au
30 Oct 2019
Warren
Contact Name: Jessica Taylor
Phone: Call (02) 67631276
Email enquiries: jessica.taylor@dpi.nsw.gov.au
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Units: 1
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