Work Safely at Heights

This nationally recognised unit, RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights, provides the skills and knowledge required to safely work at heights where there is a risk of falling from one level to another.

This unit may be completed as a standalone course or combined with other selected work health and safety units.

Training covers planning and preparing for work at heights, permits and safety documentation, hazard identification and risk controls, fall protection systems, anchor points, harnesses and height safety equipment, dropped object controls, rescue planning, safe access and work practices, and site clean-up activities.

Course Delivery

Training is delivered through a combination of:

• prescribed pre-course learning
• trainer-led face-to-face training and practical activities
• practical work at heights activities using relevant safety equipment
• theory and practical assessment

Pre-course learning is completed before attending the practical training component and prepares learners for the face-to-face training and assessment activities.

Assessment

Assessment includes knowledge questions and practical demonstration of working safely at heights. Learners are required to demonstrate the required skills on at least two occasions, including the correct selection, inspection and use of fall protection and height safety equipment.

Outcome

On successful completion, learners receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights.