Work Safely at Heights and in Confined Spaces Skill Set
Work Safely at Heights & in Confined Spaces
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights and to enter and work in confined spaces within the resources and infrastructure industries.
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our Course List (opens in a new tab) page.
Overview
Campus Northam
When Available all year round
Study Mode On campus
Duration 2 Days
Work Safely at Heights & in Confined Spaces
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights and to enter and work in confined spaces within the resources and infrastructure industries.
It is intended for those in operational roles who typically work under supervision to carry out a prescribed range of tasks using known routines and procedures, while taking responsibility for the quality of their work outcomes.
This course is being offered in response to industry demand. It is suitable for people looking to enter the mining and construction industries, as well as those working in agriculture. The course is delivered face to face.
Students must:
- Be free from the influence of drugs and alcohol
- Have a reasonable level of fitness (to undertake climbing and crawling)
- Not exceed more than 140kg* (due to equipment rated at max 140kg)
- Provide and wear PPE including:
- Closed in shoes (steel capped boots preferred)
- Safety glasses
- Dust masks (provided)
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all two (2) units of competence listed below.
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$38.88 | $11.52 | $12.38 |
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$25.92 | $7.68 | $8.15 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
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