Short Courses

Heights confined spaces training

EWP, Heights and Confined Spaces Training

Gold Coast Trades Colllge offers nationally recognised training in civil safety units.  This training is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to work safely whilst undertaking high-risk actviities. These include work safely at heights, operate elevating work platform (EWP), enter and work in confined spaces and identify, locate and protect underground services.

We offer one day training courses at both our Currumbin and West Ipswich campuses.

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This course equips workers with the knowledge and practical skills to safely perform taks whilst working at heights.

Who Needs This Course?

Construction workers – frequently undertaking tasks on roofs, scaffolding, and elevated structures

Electricians and plumbers – working on rooftops, ceiling spaces, ladders, or boom lifts

Maintenance staff / facility managers – undertaking repairs at height in commercial, industrial, and school environments

Roofers and solar installers – at continuous risk of fall hazards on steep and high surfaces

Warehouse & logistics workers – using ladders, mezzanines, or elevated platforms

Window cleaners / painters – operating off ladders, ropes, or platforms

Telecommunications & signage installers – working on poles, towers, rooftops, or elevated structures

Supervisors and safety officers – needing to understand the risks and compliance requirements

Even short-term or occasional work at height requires training—if there’s a fall risk, training is a must!

 

This course provides the training necessary to safely operate boom type EWPs and scissor lifts under 11m, ensuring operators can work at height safely and efficiently. Whilst undertaking this course you will cover essential aspects of EWP operation, such as safety procedures, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.  This course is equivalent to “Yellow Card” training.

Who Needs This Course?

Anyone operating an elevating work platform (EWP) needs EWP training, regardless of the specific type of EWP or whether it requires a formal licence. While a high-risk work licence is needed for EWPs over 11 meters or more, training is still essential for all EWPs to ensure safe operation.

This may include operators and supervisors of scissor lifts or boom lifts under 11m in industries such as construction, maintenance, warehousing, events and signage.

This course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to safely enter and work within confined spaces.  Confined spaces courses are essental for worker safety as they provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with working in enclosed or partially enclosed areas.

Who Needs This Course?

Workers / Tradespeople – essential for entering and carrying out work inside confined spaces

Spotters /Permit Operators – necessary to act as communication, oversight, emergency responder, or gas tester

WHS Officers / Supervisors – needed to ensure risk assessments, permits, and legal compliance are in place

Gas Testers – ensures competency in monitoring and clearing atmospheres before entry

Rescue Personnel – specialised training for safe extraction and life-saving operations

Essential Information

  • Practical hands-on training in a purpose-built simulated work environment
  • CSQ Funding available
  • We supply all equipment necessary to undertake training
  • Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and Wallet Card upon successful completion
  • Hands on training conducted by experienced industry expert

Refer to our upcoming course list below to book in.

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 

Fee For Service Price $300

Student Contribution Fee – with CSQ Funding $50

RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform

Fee For Service Price $350

Student Contribution Fee – with CSQ Funding $50

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

Fee For Service Price $300

Student Contribution Fee – with CSQ Funding $50

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Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for these courses.

Course Information