Safety Courses
Work at Heights
RIIWHS204E
RIIWHS204E
Work Safely at Heights
Course overview
This nationally recognised course covers theoretical and practical aspects of working at height. During the course we will assist you to develop safe work method statements and risk assessments for working at height. All workers who conduct or supervise tasks whilst at height will find this course beneficial to workplace safety.
Work at heights training is focused on fall prevention rather than fall arrest. It is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills to safely work in any height situation, primarily being aimed at general construction, maintenance, mining, large factories or other work situations where work is conducted in a place where a fall from one level to another is possible.
Training for your team of 6 or more can be conducted at your work site or at our purpose-built training facilities.
This course is delivered in a face-to-face classroom environment and contains both theory and practical elements.
Classes start at 8am.
- Workplace/Occupational Health & Safety Legislation & Operating Procedures
- Hazard Identification, Assess Risks & Control Measures
- Identify Work Requirements
- Safe Work Practices
- Identifying Overhead Hazards
- Inspect Safety Equipment
- Damage & Defect Reporting
- Fall Protection & Perimeter Protection Equipment
- Signage & Barricades
- Correctly Fit & Adjust Safety Harness
- Anchor Points
- Perform Work At Heights Safely
- Dismantle Safety System & Clean Up
Individuals wishing to undertake this course must:
- Must be physically able to climb a ladder and move around safely at height above 2m.
- Minimum of 16 years of age
Experience of working at heights is preferred but not mandatory.
- At the time of booking, you must disclose any medications or disability which may affect your learning or physical ability to conduct the safe working at heights
- You must understand and speak the English language at a level that enables the safe working at heights
- You must provide proof of identity in the form of photo identification
- You are required to wear comfortable and practical clothing, and non-slip footwear
- PPE will be provided on the day, however if you have or have access to leather gloves or a high visibility vest or shirt, please bring them with you.
- Tea & Coffee is provided.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.
The participant is trained/instructed on each competency, the participant must then demonstrate the ability to perform each criterion and will be progressively assessed. Should the participant be deemed not competent, the student has a right to appeal the assessment decision and will be provided with the opportunity to either challenge the assessment or apply for re-assessment within a reasonable time frame.
Students have the right to appeal if they are not satisfied with the outcome, according to your rights and responsibilities detailed in the student handbook. Further fees may be applicable for participants that require reassessment.
This course is Nationally Recognised Training and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment and wallet sized competency card.
Individual Participants
All courses require a position holding deposit of 50%, you will be advised of the amount at the time of booking. Payment MUST be received within 48 hours of booking the course or the place can be given to another student. The balance will be required prior to the course commencement date. Facilities include Bank Transfer, EFTPOS, Credit Card or Cash.
Please note there is a 1% surcharge for debit card payment and 1.5% surcharge for credit card payment.
Employers/Employment Agencies
Employers/Employment Agencies will be forwarded an invoice upon receipt of booking form. Unless prior agreement has been made, 1 Stop Training Centre’s payment terms are 14-day from the date of the invoice.
Should payment continue to be outstanding beyond the payment terms as stated above, the customer is responsible for all costs including any legal costs and any other fees that are incurred by 1 Stop Training Centre in recovering any outstanding monies.
Should a participant not attend the course/class on the nominated day(s), full fees for that participant will be charged, unless there have been prior arrangements made with 1 Stop Training Centre.