RIIWHS204E - Work Safely at Heights
This course is aimed at those who are required to carry out work at heights. The course covers identifying work requirements and instructions for undertaking the task, hazard identification and controls, equipment inspection and maintenance, accessing and installing equipment, performing the work at heights and cleaning up the work area.
COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
Students will attain the practical application and understanding required to work at heights safely in all industries and will be able to:
Apply correct fitting of full body harnesses
Carry out hazard identification, risk assessment and control
Understand the Legislation, Regulations and Standards applicable to working at heights
Select and use the correct fall prevention and fall arrest equipment including temporary static lines and anchor points
Carry out inspections and maintenance of equipment
Understand ground clearance and the pendulum effect
Apply emergency and rescue procedures in relation to working at heights
Understand the forces generated in falls
QUALIFICATION OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course students will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for 'RIIWHS204E - Work Safely at Heights' with the option of a wallet sized card also. The Unique Student Identifier must be supplied and verified prior to issuance.
VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATION
Your Statement of Attainment does not have an expiry date, however, WAHA (Working at Heights Association) and industry standards recommend retraining every two years.
Course Delivery
Training and assessment is a one-day course, generally conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients, provided there are suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities available.
*** Group bookings are welcomed and discounts apply ***
Prerequisite Information
Candidates will need to have basic literacy/numeracy skills. No other requirements are needed to enroll in the course for RIIWHS204E - Work Safely at Heights
PAYMENT OPTIONS
In order to secure your position on the course we will need to receive a deposit, with the full amount to be received prior to commencement of training.
Online payments options available, including PayPal.