RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
Course Overview: The RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights course equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to work safely at heights across various industries, including construction, mining, maintenance, and more. This nationally recognised training focuses on identifying risks, selecting and using appropriate height safety equipment, and following safety protocols to minimise the risk of falls and accidents.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding height safety regulations and legal obligations.
- Identifying and assessing risks associated with working at heights.
- Selecting, inspecting, and using personal protective equipment (PPE), such as harnesses and lanyards.
- Safely working on ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and other elevated platforms.
- Conducting pre-work safety checks and ensuring fall prevention systems are in place.
- Responding to emergency situations involving height-related accidents.
Who Should Enrol: This course is ideal for individuals required to work at heights in industries such as construction, mining, telecommunications, and maintenance. It is suitable for new workers, as well as experienced professionals needing to update their safety certifications.
Course Benefits:
- Nationally recognised qualification.
- Hands-on, practical training in real-world height safety scenarios.
- Improved job prospects and compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- Comprehensive understanding of risk management and safety practices when working at heights.
Entry Requirements: There are no formal prerequisites, though participants should have basic literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course successfully.
Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights.
Duration: 1 Day
What to Bring
- Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
- Steel cap Boots
- Safety gloves
- Hi-Visibility shirt and hard hat with a brim
- Suitable outdoor work clothing (no singlets)
- Lunch and water bottle
- If applicable, any evidence of prior experience e.g old certificates
- USI Number (Find My USI)
Training.gov.au- Fact sheet RIIWHS204E
