Rio Tinto Iron Ore Working at Heights to Permit Level
Duration:
2 hours - 12 Students
Designed for:
This course is designed for persons who could be required to working at heights permits on a Rio Tinto Iron Ore site.
Pre-requisites:
Nil
Co-requisites:
Nil
Description:
The Working at Heights course is designed for persons who are required to undertake work at heights on a Rio Tinto Iron Ore site. The course targets the planning and risk assessment processes required for safe work at heights. All persons on a Rio Tinto Ore site who are working at or around heights must hold this qualification in order to gain the correct understanding of Rio’s permits, policies and procedures.
Content:
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used.
This includes knowledge of the following, as required to work safely at heights:
- The names and functions of equipment, components and materials
- Equipment manufacturer's instructions and specifications
- Safe shifting and handling of tools and materials
- Statutory and regulatory authority requirements
- The nature of work undertaken at heights
- Heights safety systems
- The processes of providing for safe working practices
- Safety equipment/systems and considerations to facilitate working safely at heights
- Rio Tinto Iron Ore Working at Heights policies, procedures and permits
Unit of Competency
Nil
Pre-entry Requirements:
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Working at Heights
Assessment:
Students learning outcomes will be assessed using practical activities designed to simulate the work environment and written or oral questions as appropriate and/or use of a workbook, and practical exercises as appropriate.
Delivery Method:
Classroom theory via PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion. Practical components using height safety equipment in a range of work simulated scenarios.
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