Course Description
This course applies to persons who are required to work safely at heights. It includes: Identifying the work requirements, work procedures and instructions for the task; accessing and installing equipment, performing work at heights; and cleaning up the work area.
Unit of Competency
RIIWHS204E Work safely at Heights
A Statement of Attainment and wallet card issued to individual participants who successfully complete the requirements of the unit of competency and have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
For more information on each of the units issued please go to training.gov.au.
Course Content
- Legislation, Regulation and Australian Standards
- Falls from Heights Incidents
- Hierarchy of control
- Suspension trauma, who it affects and how to prevent it
- Correct selection and use of PPE
- Anchor points and safety ratings
- Fitting and inspection of full body harnesses
- Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint
- Maintenance of equipment
- Knot tying
- Ladder safety
- Initial rescue from heights
- Appropriate height safety work permits
- Other height safety equipment as required
Assessment
Assessment of knowledge will be conducted by use of a workbook and verbal questioning. Participants will also be required to demonstrate competence through a range of practical activities.
Prerequisites and Entry Requirements
No Prerequisites
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to read, understand and complete workplace documentation such as SWMS
- Ability to understand regulatory requirements
- Ability to perform numeracy tasks to the level of calculating fall distances and safe working loads
- Ability to climb ladders and/or other structures
- Ability to wear harnesses and/or other PPE as required by the site
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks and strenuous activities
Participants that suffer from vertigo may find it difficult to partake in Work Safely at Heights practical activities and fulfil the requirements of the course.
Delivery Method and Duration
Face to Face
Face to Face training will be conducted over a period of 8 hours including both theory and practical components. Training can be conducted both on or offsite provided a training room and heights access areas are available for use.
PARCOR caters for training onsite throughout Victoria including areas such as Melbourne, Geelong, Portland, Warrnambool, Colac, Bendigo, Ballarat, Horsham, Sale, Bairnsdale, Echuca, Mildura, Wangaratta, Dandenong, Frankston and Traralgon.
To ensure a quality and safe learning environment our Work Safely at Heights courses are capped at 12 participants.
Please note, our public courses are currently conducted as a Face-to-Face only. If you would like to book Blended Learning or Self-Paced please contact our office 1300 666 101 or sales@parcor.com.au
Participant Responsibilities
Participants shall be required to complete an online enrolment process including providing a valid USI. Participants must provide photo ID to verify their identity. Participants shall be required to attend the entire session and complete all assessment activities.
For additional Participant Responsibilities, refer to the Participant Handbook.