Work Safely at Heights

Course Details

Nationally Recognised unit of competency

RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights

Participants who pass the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment acknowledged by the Australian Qualifications Framework and a competency card. This accreditation is recognised across Australia.

Course duration

7-8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent), maximum of 12 persons per class

Location

Onsite or offsite, statewide

Price

$250.00 per person (GST exempt)

Please enquire about group booking rates and discounts

Partially funded by Keystone if eligible

CPD points

Prerequisites

Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

What to bring on the day

USI number (Unique Student Identifier)

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Photo ID must be provided on the first day of training

Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch

PPE requirements Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Course outline

WHS Act 2012, Regulations, COP and A/S
Risk Assessment, SWMS/JSA’s
Hierarchy of Control
Fall prevention devices (passive/active)
Work positioning systems and ladders
Fall restraint versus fall arrest
Heights equipment Inspection and maintenance
Anchor points, anchor slings, karabiners
Type 1 and type 2 fall arrest devices
Horizontal/vertical lifelines
Fall clearance distances
Suspension trauma and rescue techniques

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

Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Training and assessment delivered on behalf of AOTA Pty Ltd RTO 91463.