Knowledge Empowers You
Work safely at heights
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
Delivery mode
Knowledge Empowers You offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 2/1 Millers Road, Brooklyn, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Work safely at heights will prepare you for the following roles.
Construction Labourer
A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...
Rigger
A Rigger uses ropes and pulleys to move heavy equipment into position on a construction site. You might be placing steel into position or moving bu...
Roof Plumber
A Roof Plumber installs and repairs roof flashings, cladding and rainwater storage and diversion products. You might install gutters and downpipes...
Telecommunications Technician
Telecommunications Technicians install and maintain fibre optic cables and other telecommunications equipment at businesses, government organisatio...
Electrician
An Electrician carries out repairs and servicing on a range of electrical equipment or systems. You might install new electrical work or diagnose p...
Scaffolder
A Scaffolder sets up temporary work platforms in the construction industry. You’ll erect scaffolding according to requirements and ensure structure...
Mobile Crane Operator
A Mobile Crane Operator moves equipment and goods around a building site or other setting. You’ll operate mobile crane controls to lift materials a...
Linesworker
Linesworkers install and repair outdoor telecommunications aerials and cables. They examine maps and schematic drawings, then run the data transmis...
Painter
A Painter creates works of art using paint as their primary medium. You’ll prepare singular artworks or you might create a collection of pieces. Yo...
About Knowledge Empowers You
At Knowledge Empowers You, we are committed to spirited learning, growth and professional development. We empower our students to ask insightful questions, explore disciplinary boundaries, and confront conventional ways of thinking.
Knowledge Empowers You invites all to come experience a rich and diverse learning environment. Creativity, hands-on learning and self improvement have always been at our core and both staff and students are encouraged to do so every passing day.
Our courses are completed using both theory and practical demonstrations.
