Mobile Elevated Working Platform Training (MEWP) - 1 day
This course covers the common types of EWP used on most work sites, their suitability for the tasks to be done, maintaining their safety features & ensuring the legislative requirements to operate these units are identified & followed in line with the specific Code of Practice for safe operations.
The practical session includes workers ability to assess a work site correctly and prepare then carry out operations in a workplace environment; – identify & report faults, start up, operate, park & shut down the equipment being used.
NZQA unit standard options include:
The practical session includes workers ability to assess a work site correctly and prepare then carry out operations in a workplace environment; – identify & report faults, start up, operate, park & shut down the equipment being used.
NZQA unit standard options include:
- 23966 – Describe types of elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and legislative requirements for their use
- 23960 – Assess the work site, prepare and operate a scissor lift elevating work platform (MEWP)
- 23962 – Assess the work site, prepare and operate a self-propelled boom lift elevating work platform (MEWP)
Confined Space Entry Training (C.S.E.) - 1 or 1.5 days
Working in any Confined Spaces is recognized as being 120 to 150 times more dangerous than doing the same job outside! Workers will gain the knowledge to clearly define what a confined space actually is (as per the Industry Standard definition) learn how to identify & manage both common & specific confined space hazards, successfully complete & meet the permit & documentation requirements, before, during & after an Entry, ensure all control measures (including Lock Out Tag Out procedures) monitoring and atmospheric testing requirements are meet & reviewed along with ensuring the responsibilities and duties for roles to undertake confined space work safely are carried out. Staff will also be required to plan & prepare an effective confined space rescue procedure.
This training is recommended for entry staff & supervisors required to plan & carry out entry & exit into & out of confined spaces (ie. Safety Observer, Entrants, Supervisors)
NZQA unit standard options include: (1 & 2 days)
US 17599 Plan a confined space entry
US 18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined spaces
US 25510 Use, interpret & record gas detector readings
This training is recommended for entry staff & supervisors required to plan & carry out entry & exit into & out of confined spaces (ie. Safety Observer, Entrants, Supervisors)
NZQA unit standard options include: (1 & 2 days)
US 17599 Plan a confined space entry
US 18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined spaces
US 25510 Use, interpret & record gas detector readings
Safe Working at Height Training (SWAH) - 1 or 1.5 days
Staff will identify & demonstrate the legislative requirements for suitable safe systems working at height.
Understand hazards associated with wearing a fall arrest harness, check, fit and use a safety harness system, then develop & carry out an effective rescue plan.
Recommended for workers operating at any height using ladders, scaffold, trestles, or required to use a harness for either Fall Prevention / Restraint (23229) or Fall Arrest (15757 - being caught after a fall has occurred) or any other height equipment ordinarily used by their employer
NZQA unit standard options include:
US 23229 Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height (4 credits) - 1 day
US 15757 Establish & Dis-establish Fall Arrest Systems (4 credits) - 1.5 days
US 25045 Carry out safe work practices using height equipment (8 credits) - 1 day
US 17600 Explain safe work practices for working at heights (3 credits) - 2 days
Understand hazards associated with wearing a fall arrest harness, check, fit and use a safety harness system, then develop & carry out an effective rescue plan.
Recommended for workers operating at any height using ladders, scaffold, trestles, or required to use a harness for either Fall Prevention / Restraint (23229) or Fall Arrest (15757 - being caught after a fall has occurred) or any other height equipment ordinarily used by their employer
NZQA unit standard options include:
US 23229 Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height (4 credits) - 1 day
US 15757 Establish & Dis-establish Fall Arrest Systems (4 credits) - 1.5 days
US 25045 Carry out safe work practices using height equipment (8 credits) - 1 day
US 17600 Explain safe work practices for working at heights (3 credits) - 2 days
Workplace First Aid Refresher Training (4 to 5 hours)
Our first aid course will help you to gain the confidence to provide assistance as a First Res ponder in a workplace when it may be required. You will learn to assess and manage a patient for shock, bleeding, burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries, poisonings, heart attack, asthma, stroke, seizure and diabetes.
You will also be able to provide basic life support through CPR and management of a foreign body airway obstruction (choking).
Recommended for any Worker / Safety Observers / Emergency Wardens / Fire Watchers
(If required) NZQA unit standards available include:
US 6401 Provide first aid (1 credit)
US 6402 Provide resuscitation level 2 (1 credit) x1 Full day training for Unit 6401 & 6402
You will also be able to provide basic life support through CPR and management of a foreign body airway obstruction (choking).
Recommended for any Worker / Safety Observers / Emergency Wardens / Fire Watchers
(If required) NZQA unit standards available include:
US 6401 Provide first aid (1 credit)
US 6402 Provide resuscitation level 2 (1 credit) x1 Full day training for Unit 6401 & 6402
OSH Forklift Operations Training (4 or 6 hours)
Counter Balance Forklift Operations & Refresher: (4 hours)
Staff using forklifts must have basic operating skills to use a forklift safely in any workplace these include both the theory & practical requirements of an OSH Certificate (Operator Safe Handling Cert.) in line with Forklift Truck Standard & Worksafe NZ Best Practice requirements
Foundation OSH Forklift Course (Beginners - Up to 6 hours):
Operators with No experience using or operating Counter Weight Forklifts will be given the opportunity to work One on One with an Instructor & given the time required to become competent in both the classroom & meet the practical requirements / assessment criteria
'F' Class Endorsement (Up to 6 hours)
Staff needed to Drive on a road will be required to hold an F Endorsement & will need to present a copy of their current Full NZ Car Drivers Licence on the day, complete the required documentation and have have a valid OSH Certification. They will, after completing the OSH Training, complete the theory requirements ( 7 long answers - closed book - 100% pass mark required) to gain their Class F endorsement to add to their NZ Drivers licence
Staff using forklifts must have basic operating skills to use a forklift safely in any workplace these include both the theory & practical requirements of an OSH Certificate (Operator Safe Handling Cert.) in line with Forklift Truck Standard & Worksafe NZ Best Practice requirements
Foundation OSH Forklift Course (Beginners - Up to 6 hours):
Operators with No experience using or operating Counter Weight Forklifts will be given the opportunity to work One on One with an Instructor & given the time required to become competent in both the classroom & meet the practical requirements / assessment criteria
'F' Class Endorsement (Up to 6 hours)
Staff needed to Drive on a road will be required to hold an F Endorsement & will need to present a copy of their current Full NZ Car Drivers Licence on the day, complete the required documentation and have have a valid OSH Certification. They will, after completing the OSH Training, complete the theory requirements ( 7 long answers - closed book - 100% pass mark required) to gain their Class F endorsement to add to their NZ Drivers licence
Lock Out & Tag Out Training (1/2 day Combo Training)
Course content covers the Industry Standard requirements when working on any equipment where there is the likely hood of unexpected energizing of equipment or plant & where an injury may occur as a result eg. removing a guard or when a worker is exposed to moving parts & Includes locking out steam, liquids, pneumatic valves etc as trapped energy.
There is a comprehensive practical component to this training, using out Lock Out Board with numerous & varied lock outs required to be discovered or demonstrated.
There is a comprehensive practical component to this training, using out Lock Out Board with numerous & varied lock outs required to be discovered or demonstrated.
Fire Extinguisher Certification Training (2, 4 or 6 hours)
Includes a low component of Fire Science Theory & various methods of Fire Suppression. Staff will carry out a high component of practical training using Fire Blankets & predominantly Dy Powder Extinguishers on real fires.
Use of Hose Reels will be carried out on those sites still with these Fire Suppression system in place.
This training suits any staff operating in high risk areas of heat or fire (eg. poly panels) including duties of a Hot Work Operators or Fire Watch staff, Emergency Wardens, staff carrying out Safety Observer tasks (eg. Permit To Work staff)
Use of Hose Reels will be carried out on those sites still with these Fire Suppression system in place.
This training suits any staff operating in high risk areas of heat or fire (eg. poly panels) including duties of a Hot Work Operators or Fire Watch staff, Emergency Wardens, staff carrying out Safety Observer tasks (eg. Permit To Work staff)
