Nationally Recognised Training
Work Safely
at Heights
1 Day
2-Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
All Industries
1
1 Day
2 yrs
RII
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Work Safely at Heights delivers the standard heights qualification — RIIWHS204E — giving workers the essential skills to identify fall hazards, assess risks, select appropriate fall protection equipment and work safely at height.
This course covers the requirements of the WHS Regulation Managing Risk of Falls Code of Practice and AS/NZS 1891 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems. It includes practical assessment of harness fitting, equipment inspection, anchor points and safe work at height scenarios.
This qualification covers heights work only — no EWP licence is included. For heights combined with EWP operation, see Work Safely at Heights – Operate Elevating Work Platform. For boom EWP licence, see Work Safely at Heights + Boom EWP Licence.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- WHS legislation — Managing Risk of Falls Regulation (Regs 34–38) and Code of Practice
- Hierarchy of controls applied to heights — passive controls preferred over PPE
- Fall arrest system components — anchor, harness, connector, lanyard and energy absorber
- Harness fitting — correct fitting procedure, all connection points and adjustments
- Connectors and lanyards — karabiners, snap hooks, energy absorbers — inspection and use
- SWMS for heights work — completing a safe work method statement
- Suspension trauma — recognition, prevention and rescue response
- Ladders — safe use, correct positioning and permitted work from ladders
- Fall hazard identification — site inspection, SWMS and risk assessment for heights work
- Types of fall protection — guardrails, scaffolding, safety mesh, restraint, work positioning, fall arrest
- Harness selection — load ratings, fit and inspection before use
- Anchor points — types, ratings (15kN/21kN), positioning and fall factor
- Pre-use equipment inspection — systematic inspection of all fall arrest components
- Work at heights permits — purpose, conditions and completion
- Rescue planning — rescue equipment, rescue procedures before commencing work
- Environmental conditions — wind, weather and lighting restrictions
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Construction workers, tradespeople and maintenance personnel working at height
- Roofing, cladding, glazing and facade workers
- Tower, antenna and telecommunications workers
- Arborists, traffic controllers and workers near elevated areas
- Supervisors with responsibilities for heights work on site
- Anyone required by legislation or site policy to hold a current heights qualification
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 15 years of age
- Physical capacity to fit and work in a full body harness at height
- Appropriate footwear and clothing — closed-in shoes, long pants
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.