RIIWHS204E
Work Safely at Heights
$1800 (up to 10 participants)
Course Content
This working at heights course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to conduct a risk assessment of the working environment and will ensure that you have the practical experience and knowledge required to safely conduct work-related activities from heights with a focus on fall prevention rather than fall arrest.
This training addresses the theoretical component of working at heights. This training does not give you the practical skills required to perform work at heights. To achieve accreditation, you should complete an in-person training session with a trainer accredited to deliver work at heights training.
If you perform work at heights before completing your in-person training you could endanger your safety and the safety of those around you.
This course delivers the theoretical component of the latest RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights course and will provide you with information about:
- The legal requirements for working safely at heights and where you can find out more about them
- How to select, use and maintain fall protective and rescue equipment
- The process and procedures to follow to ensure you minimise risk, and
- How to plan for emergency situations
Learning Objectives
As part of the course, students will train in the following areas:
- The principles to bear in mind when working at heights
- Safety procedures for work at heights
- Risk assessment procedures
- Fall protection equipment
- Working at heights equipment, and emergency response
The equipment and tools we’ll be discussing will include:
- Anchor points
- Lanyards and connecting equipment
- Harnesses
- Fall arrest devices
- Fall protection
- Ladders
- Elevating work platforms (EWPs)
- Edge protections systems, and
- General equipment maintenance.
Qualification(s) Issued
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in: RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights. Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Rich River First Aid (RTO 40990).
Additional Information
To find out more information about how we can help you obtain the skills, knowledge and official certification you need to begin working safely and legally in the construction industry, simply get in touch with a member of our friendly and helpful team today. You can contact us by telephone, email, or by filling out the convenient online form available on our website and someone will get back to you as swiftly as possible.
Course Duration
Face to face classroom training: 6.5 hours