Nationally Recognised unit of competency
- Unit Code: RIIWHS204E
- Outcome: Statement of Attainment + competency card (acknowledged under the Australian Qualifications Framework)
- Recognition: Accepted across Australia in accordance with WHS legislation
Course Structure
1. Theory Component
- WHS Act 2012, Regulations, Codes of Practice & Standards
- Risk Assessment, SWMS, JSA’s
- Hierarchy of Control measures
- Fall prevention vs fall arrest systems
- Identifying hazards & risk control
- Suspension trauma awareness
2. Practical Training
- Hands‑on scenarios including:
- Equipment inspection, fitting, adjusting and anchoring
- Correct use of harnesses, lanyards & lifelines
- Work positioning systems
- Using horizontal/vertical lifeline systems
- Simulated rescue techniques
- Clean up and post‑use checks
Who Should Attend?
This heights safety training in Tasmania is ideal for:
- Workers in construction, civil, maintenance, or infrastructure industries
- Anyone requiring a Working at Heights Licence equivalent
- New entrants and experienced operators refreshing their certification
Duration and Schedule
- Length: 7–8 hours (1 day) depending on experience, competency and class size
- Max class size: 12 people
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Points: 6
Licencing Requirements in Tasmania
Prerequisites
- 16 years of age or older
- Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) – create or find your USI
- Proof of identity and Tasmanian residential address (e.g. driver’s licence, utility bill, car registration)
Licence Cost
$250.00 per person (GST exempt)
Group booking rates and discounts are available – please contact us for pricing. Eligible learners may access partial Keystone funding.
Recognised Qualification & Licensing Pathways
Assessment Process
Assessment is conducted by a WorkSafe Tasmania Accredited Assessor and includes:
- Written knowledge test
- Practical demonstration of skills using real equipment in simulated worksite conditions
Location and Facilities
Delivery: Training available onsite or offsite, statewide across Tasmania
Supplied by HRWS:
- All training materials
- Fall arrest and restraint systems
- Anchors, ropes, slings, karabiners, Type 1 & 2 devices
- Practical assessment equipment
- Facilities include tea, coffee, biscuits and access to local food outlets. Participants are welcome to bring lunch.
PPE required: Safety boots or enclosed shoes, long pants, and a hi‑vis short or long‑sleeve shirt.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
High Risk Work Solutions delivers this course as All High Risk Training Pty Ltd trading as All Onsite Training and Assessment RTO 91463, ensuring compliance with the Standards for RTOs. A Statement of Attainment is issued by All High Risk Training Pty Ltd when an individual successfully completes one or more accredited units within this course.
Why Choose High Risk Work Solutions?
- Specialist trainers with real industry experience
- Small class sizes – more practice time on the equipment
- Training available onsite statewide or at our facilities in Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport
- Proven track record preparing Tasmanian workers for Working Safely at Heights
Application
This course is designed for new and experienced personnel required to work safely at heights at an operational level typically in the resources and infrastructure industries. The course will expose students to a broad range of height risk situations and to implement safe working procedures according to the regulations and legislative requirements governing working safely at heights.
Students will learn to identify risks and implement appropriate control measures as well as interpret and apply risk assessment documentation, technical and safety information as well as understand the strengths and limitations of the fall protection equipment available for working safely at heights.
Students will perform two work safely at heights scenarios using various safety systems. This includes installing equipment checking and correctly fitting, adjusting and anchoring fall protection systems and associated equipment.
This unit applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
- Identify work requirements
- Identify work procedures and instructions
- Access and install equipment
- Perform work at heights
- Clean up work area
