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RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights

RIIWHS204E - Work Safely at Heights

Course Overview

This nationally recognised course is designed for both new and experienced personnel required to work safely at heights at an operational level. It is particularly suited to those in the resources and infrastructure industries.

Participants will be exposed to a range of height-related risk situations and learn how to implement safe working procedures in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify risks and implement appropriate control measures

  • Interpret and apply risk assessment documentation and safety information

  • Understand the strengths and limitations of fall protection equipment

  • Correctly install, fit, adjust, and anchor fall protection systems

  • Perform two practical scenarios demonstrating safe work at heights

Unit Delivered

  • RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

Delivery Options & Duration

  • Refresher (Face-to-Face): minimum 4 hours

  • Standard Face-to-Face: minimum 7 hours

  • Online + Face-to-Face assessment: ~3.5 hours online + 3 hours face-to-face assessment

Entry Requirements

Participants must:

  • Provide valid photo identification

  • Be physically and psychologically capable of meeting course demands (lifting, climbing, PPE use, accessing heights >2m)

  • Wear protective slip-resistant footwear and practical clothing

  • Have adequate LLND skills (language, literacy, numeracy, digital) to complete training and assessment

  • Have access to a digital device and internet if completing online learning

Assessment

  • Performance Tasks:

    • Scenario 1: Work safely at height – brittle surface

    • Scenario 2: Work safely at height – flat surface

  • Documentation: Equipment Fault Log

  • Theory Assessment: Multiple choice and short-answer questions

Certification

  • Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights.

  • No renewal requirements apply.

Learner Support

Enrolment is with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the Student Handbook for full details on rights, responsibilities, complaints, and appeals.

Training and assessment certificate from Allens Training Pty Ltd, indicating 20 years of quality training, with a company checkmark logo and registration number RTO 90909.
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