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Boost Your Skills & Stay Compliant

Browse our curated list of key training courses, from manual handling to workplace safety, designed to help tradespeople develop stronger skills and meet industry standards.

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COURSES

Common Courses to Stay Compliant

The mandatory course: construction safety and health

This free online course covers the health and safety management practices and recommendations for contractors and employers. You will learn how to plan and carry out your work in a way that protects construction workers and the people around a worksite. This online course will teach you how to develop safety plans, accurately assess risks and noise on worksites, and carry out construction and demolition tasks safely and effectively.

2–3 hrs.

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Asbestos awareness

This health and safety training course promotes asbestos awareness and shows you how to manage the risks it poses. We describe the hazardous properties of asbestos and discuss its types, locations and associated diseases, including cancer. We then cover exposure limits and control measures used to avoid exposure and remove asbestos as part of the safe management of the substance. We provide practical advice to keep you safe from carcinogens.

2–3 hrs.

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Ladder and scaffold safety

Are you using ladders and scaffolding safely on-site? This safety training course covers essential guidelines for selecting and using ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms. You’ll explore OHS regulations, proper setup, secure positioning, and safe operation practices. Learn to work confidently at heights while reducing risk and improving compliance. Gain the skills to handle elevation equipment safely and responsibly.

2–3 hrs.

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Safe practices for working at height

Suppose you want to become a crew lead or work in a skyscraper building. In that case, knowing about the right equipment and regulatory conditions and overcoming the mental obstacles of working at heights is essential. This course covers critical topics about occupational safety for students to learn emergency protocols and practical methods for mental conditioning and physical fitness to gain awareness of height-related employment safety.

2–3 hrs.

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Fundamentals for a handy person

This course teaches you the essential skills needed for basic home repairs and maintenance. Learn to handle simple plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and safety tasks with step-by-step guidance. Each topic includes practical tools, safety tips, and repair techniques. From fixing a squeaky door to replacing a light fixture, and even creating seasonal maintenance checklists, gain the confidence to manage common household issues on your own.

3–4 hrs.

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Risk assessment and control health and safety

This short course is designed to teach its enrollees the importance of conducting a risk assessment as part of organizational health and safety management. It discusses various aspects of risk assessment, such as its essential steps, the reasons for conducting a risk assessment and the goals. The course also contains sufficient learning material on hazard identification and the method of ranking these risks.

2-3 hrs.

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Importance of ladder safety

This course teaches the basics of ladder safety, types, and how to choose ladders. We explore techniques for using a ladder in an emergency, as well as during extreme weather conditions. We also discuss how to inspect and maintain a ladder to ensure its safety, and how to report any issues that may arise during inspection. Furthermore, we discuss ladder safety in special circumstances and how to use ladders in confined spaces.

2–3 hrs.

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Mastering power tools for trades

Master the safe and efficient use of power tools essential to every tradesperson’s success. This hands-on course covers electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and gas-powered equipment, teaching you how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery. Avoid common mistakes, increase job performance, and boost your career in construction or manufacturing. Learn power equipment safety today and gain a competitive edge in your trade!

3–4 hrs.

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Fundamentals of manual handling

This health and safety course examines the basic concepts associated with the lifting of heavy objects in the workplace and explains how to make manual handling as safe as possible. Poor lifting techniques lead to many injuries each year so we outline the rules, regulations and techniques that ensure that both employers and employees can safeguard themselves from harm. If your work involves manual handling, enrol now to learn how to manage risk.

2–3 hrs.

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Safety in construction, fall hazards

The complexities of construction work demand sustained attention to safety. Engineers, construction professionals and amateurs planning on building something can benefit from this free online course as it lays out protocols to promote safety in construction work. We emphasize fall hazards, one of the major causes of worksite fatalities, and examine the specific dangers facing workers in trenches and tunnels.

2–3 hrs.

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GUIDANCE

Training & Guidance to Keep Your Premiums Down

At Skill Safe Insurance, we don’t just provide cover – we guide you on how to reduce your premiums. Taking approved safety courses not only keeps you and your team safer on site, but insurers often reward it with lower insurance costs.

By keeping your skills and certifications up to date, you protect yourself, your clients, and your bottom line. Our team is here to advise on the best routes for training so you can stay covered while paying less.

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