Work Safely at Heights RIIWHS204D

This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of working at height safely.

• Nationally Recognised Training
• 4-hours classroom / face-to-face

Course Content 

This course provides the skills and knowledge to be able to safely evacuate a workplace in an emergency situation.

Topics Include:

• Regulatory requirements
• Australian standards
• Risk and hazard identification and management
• Heights equipment selection and use
• Fall restraint systems, fall arrest systems, work positioning systems
• Anchorage systems
• Working safely from ladders
• Emergency planning and management for working at heights

Enrolment

Students will need a valid USI Number to enrol. If you do not have a USI, please apply here Get a USI | Unique Student Identifier. If you are unsure what your USI number is, please phone 1300 857 536.

Entry Requirements 

There are no prerequisite units. Participants will need the ability to meet the physical demands to inspect, test and use working at heights equipment. Participants will also  need oral communication skills to effectively contribute to a risk assessment, safe work method statement (SWMS) and incident reporting. 

Assessment Methods 

Progressive assessment throughout the course,  including demonstration of practical skills and written  and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. 

Award Issued 

A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants issued by Safeguard Training and Services (RTO 90987).