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Safety and Chemical Short Courses and Skill Sets

Gain the knowledge and certifications needed to work safely in high-risk environments.

Covering areas such as working at heights, confined spaces, dogging, chemical handling, and workplace safety, these courses help workers meet compliance requirements while building confidence and capability on the job.

To get started, choose from the safety and chemical courses below.

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    Auschem Reaccreditation Short Course

    State ID A1087P

    This half day course is an essential update for primary producers in all aspects of chemical use and is designed to maintain AusChem Accreditation. It covers new information in environmental safety, personal and occupational health and safety, legislation, spraying and calibration techniques,...

    Campuses
    • Esperance
    • Katanning
    • Manjimup
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Auschem Skill Set


    This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to manage risks associated with chemical use, and to understand your obligations in the areas of duty of care, quality assurance and environmental management.

    Participants will learn on a practical level how to improve...

    Campuses
    • Collie (Wittenoom Street)
    • Denmark
    • Esperance
    • Harvey
    • Katanning
    • Mount Barker
    • Manjimup
    • Margaret River
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Backpack/Handheld Spraying Skill Set

    State ID MAC22

    This course is for those seeking to obtain the mandatory licence required to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician licence if you are spraying chemicals for commercial gain. If only a backpack or handheld device is used for spot spraying, then this course is...

    Campuses
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Chemical Handling Skill Set


    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow instructions and direction for safe handling, storage and use of chemicals.

    The unit applies to individuals who undertake a range of defined routine activities alongside a supervisor in most situations. They...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Katanning
    • Manjimup

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Chemical Risk Management Level 3 & 4 (Backpack/Boom Spray) Skill Set


    This course is for those seeking to obtain the necessary training for Work Health and Safety and also the pathway for both a licence to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician and a business if you are applying chemical for commercial gain.

    Level 3...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Katanning

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Confined Spaces Skill Set


    This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

    In this course you will learn the requirements for working in confined spaces including:

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    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Collie (Wittenoom Street)
    • Esperance
    • Katanning
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Dogging Skill Set


    This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to perform slinging techniques, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear and directing the crane operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of view of the operator.

    The work described in this...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Esperance

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    EWP Skill Set


    This 2-day short course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).

    By completing this course successfully, you will be equipped to apply for a National High-Risk Work Licence Class WP....

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Esperance

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Gas Testing and Confined Spaces Skill Set

    State ID MAB18

    In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

    • Plan and prepare for confined space work in compliance with WA WHS regulations.
    • Work in...
    Campuses
    • Esperance
    • Albany
    • Collie (Wittenoom Street)
    • Katanning

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Load Restraint Skill Set


    In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

    • Load and unload goods or cargo safely using correct procedures and mechanical aids.
    • Secure and protect loads...
    Campuses
    • Katanning

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Manual Handling (Assist with Movement) Skill Set


    In this course, you will learn the knowledge and skills to safely assist people with movement while maintaining their dignity, comfort, and independence. You will develop practical skills in safe manual handling techniques, assisting with transfers, repositioning people, using mobility aids and...

    Campuses
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Manual Handling Skill Set


    The workshop provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify hazards, and assess and control risks arising from manual tasks. Recognising that the participants’ roles may only be to contribute to this process, the workshop also discusses the employer’s obligations...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Katanning

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    White Card Skill Set


    To enter a building site in Australia it is a requirement to hold a current General Induction card, also known as a 'White Card' (formerly Blue Card). The card is valid for use on all construction sites in Australia.

    This training reinforces the Work Health and Safety roles and...

    Campuses
    • Collie (Wittenoom Street)
    • Esperance
    • Katanning
    • Manjimup
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Work at Heights Skill Set


    This course identifies the risks associated with working at heights. Participants will be introduced to safe work practices, regulations and industry codes designed to contain height related work risks.

    This course is for anyone who is required to work at height either on a personal or...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Collie (Wittenoom Street)
    • Esperance
    • Katanning
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Work Health and Safety Representative Course - Albany


    This five day WorkSafe Western Australia course for Health and Safety Representatives will provide representatives with information and skills to enable them to effectively carry out their role as "representatives" of employees, and as defined under Section 68 of the WHS Act.

    The course is...

    Campuses
    • Albany

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Work Health and Safety Representative Course - Esperance

    State ID A1031P

    This five day WorkSafe Western Australia accredited course for Health and Safety Representatives will provide representatives with information and skills to enable them to effectively carry out their role as "representatives" of employees, and as defined under Section 68 of the WHS Act.

    ...

    Campuses
    • Esperance

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Work Health and Safety Representative Course - Katanning


    This five day WorkSafe Western Australia course for Health and Safety Representatives will provide representatives with information and skills to enable them to effectively carry out their role as "representatives" of employees, and as defined under Section 68 of the WHS Act.

    The course is...

    Campuses
    • Katanning

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Work Health and Safety Representative Course - Narrogin

    State ID A1046P

    This five day WorkSafe Western Australia course for Health and Safety Representatives will provide representatives with information and skills to enable them to effectively carry out their role as "representatives" of employees, and as defined under Section 68 of the WHS Act.

    The course is...

    Campuses
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Workplace Safety Essentials Skill Set

    State ID MAD13

    In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

    • Effectively communicate within teams to ensure consultation on WHS occurs appropriately.
    • Interpret and apply...
    Campuses
    • Esperance

    Study Modes
    • On Campus