7-8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent), maximum of 12 persons per class
$250.00 per person (GST exempt)
Please enquire about group booking rates and discounts
Partially funded by Keystone if eligible
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Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
USI number (Unique Student Identifier)
If you do not know it, search or create here
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
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
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.
High Risk Work Solutions offers nationally recognised Work Safely at Heights training in Tasmania.
This working at heights course ensures you have the knowledge and practical skills required to operate safely in a wide range of height‑related environments.
Successful participants gain a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights, recognised across Australia. This competency supports workers who need certification for roles in construction, resources, infrastructure, and maintenance industries.
1. Theory Component
2. Practical Training
This heights safety training in Tasmania is ideal for:
Prerequisites
$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.
Assessment is conducted by a WorkSafe Tasmania Accredited Assessor and includes:
Delivery: Training available onsite or offsite, statewide across Tasmania
Supplied by HRWS:
PPE required: Safety boots or enclosed shoes, long pants, and a hi‑vis short or long‑sleeve shirt.
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.
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.
