Step into a New career with Working at Heights Training

Are you looking for a job change? Would you like to learn skills you can use to work almost anywhere in Australia?

If you answer ‘yes’, the working at heights course is perfect for you!

 Read on to learn why this ticket will open doors for your career and see some industries in which you could work. We explore some course content and provide information on the enrolment process.

Your new career starts here!

Why Choose the Work at Heights Course?

The training will provide you with valuable skills and boost your employment opportunities:

Why it matters

Working at heights training helps make your daily working life safer:

• Height Safety: 

Upon completing the course, you’ll have gained the skills and knowledge to work safely at height.

• Risk Assessments: 

You will understand how to identify and mitigate the risks of working at height.

• Reducing Accidents: 

Your training will mean fewer accidents and injuries on your work site. This will make the workforce more productive, which is a bonus for your employer!

National Accreditation

Completing a nationally accredited course can open up employment opportunities:

• Widely Recognised: 

Your working at heights ticket is recognised across Australia, making you a valued candidate for more jobs

• Statements of Attainment: 

On successful completion of the training, you’ll have earned a statement of attainment as recognition of your new skills and expertise. Again, this proof of course completion makes you more attractive to employers.

Potential Industries With A Working at Heights Licence

Major industries seek employers with a working at heights licence, or certificate, as evidence they have received relevant training to work at heights safely:

Mining and Resources:

• Key Safety Protocols: 

Workers on mine sites can often be required to work at height. Your workmates will all benefit from your safety knowledge.

• Risk Management: 

The ability to spot risks and the knowledge and ability to handle them is a boost for any workplace, particularly in an underground or remote mining operation.

Construction and Infrastructure: 

• Building Safely: 

Workers constructing most properties or bridges should know how to use safety equipment to prevent injury. You will have learned these skills during your working at heights course.

• Skill Development: 

The skills you will learn, such as assessing hazards and using personal protection equipment, are essential across various construction tasks.

Other industries 

• Entertainment and Maintenance: 

The entertainment industry needs skills in working ​​at heights when setting up rigs and stage lighting. In a maintenance role, window cleaners or those making repairs to infrastructure should know how to keep themselves safe while working.

• Agriculture and Forestry: 

Repairing large items of equipment or picking crops from trees requires height training.

• Emergency Services: 

Emergency responders never know what they may be required to do as part of their job. You could use your safety training as part of a life-saving operation.

What Does the Work Safely At Heights Course Cover?

The course is designed to deliver the knowledge, skills and practical experience you need to work safely at heights. The course includes theory and practical elements so that you will demonstrate your abilities to our trainers and assessors. Completing the course is a great way to enhance your competence and confidence.

Key Components of the Training:

The training is broken down into theoretical and practical training followed by an assessment:

Risk Assessments: 

• Spotting Hazards: 

You will learn how to look at your working environment to identify potential hazards and dangers

• Risk Management Strategies: 

We’ll teach you how to handle risks to yourself and others, making the workplace safer for all.

Safety and Equipment:

• Understanding operating instructions: 

You’ll learn the importance of complying with specifications and instructions supplied by equipment manufacturers.

• Essential Gear:

We will introduce you to safety systems and equipment and how to use them properly.

Practical Skills:

• Real-Life Scenarios: 

You will be assessed against your ability to select and use perimeter and fall protection equipment. 

• Work procedures: 

You will consult with the relevant personnel to decide which equipment and tools are needed. You will make sure they are serviceable.

Class Quality

• Small Class Sizes: 

We restrict our class sizes to ensure you get the attention needed, thus guaranteeing you a better, more personalised learning experience.

• Expert Instructors: 

Our trainers and assessors are professionals with many years of industry experience.

Outcome of the Training

• After completing the training, you’ll have proven your competence, and you will have the confidence to apply your new skills at work.
• Your working at heights safely card doesn’t have any expiration date, but many employers look for workers who have completed the training within two years.

Working Safely at Heights Course​ – Enrolment And Documentation

Applying for the training is simple, and getting your hands on the Statement of Attainment will be the beginning of an exciting new opportunity for your career.
Enrolment Process

• Course Page: 

Visit the website for our working at heights course. This will list details of the training you’ll receive.

• Eligibility: 

Check the course requirements. In this case, you’ll need basic literacy skills and a photo ID.

• Application Form: 

Select the ‘Enquiry’ button to pass on any questions, or select the ‘Book’ button for your desired course date within the ‘Upcoming Courses’ timetable.

• Confirmation: 

On completion of the application, you’ll receive confirmation of your enrolment on the course.

Getting Your Certificate

• Assessment and Certification: 

After the training, you will be assessed to test the correct application of your new skills and knowledge. If successful, you’ll be awarded your Statement of Attainment, assuring future employees of your proven proficiency.

• Receiving Your Working at Heights Ticket: 

This ‘ticket’ (The Statement of Attainment, above) is your pass to various job opportunities nationwide.

KI Training and Assessing for Your Work Safely at Heights Ticket in Perth

At KI Training and Assessing, we are proud of our reputation for providing top-quality training courses. Our courses teach you the knowledge you need to work at heights and assess the practical steps and actions you have learned. On completion of the course, you will be competent and have the confidence needed to contribute to workplace safety.

Our trainers are experienced and deliver real-world insights and knowledge to our trainees.

Our working at heights training will open doors to many opportunities for you across various industries.