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

6-8 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 bookings rates and discounts

Partially funded by Keystone if eligible.

CPD points

6

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, 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 unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It 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 

Provider Of Training And Assessment

The Statement of Attainment is issued by AOTA RTO #91463.