Work Safely at Heights

RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights

The course covers applying policies and procedures, using document information to interpret and apply technical and safety information; assessing hazards and risks for working at heights and how to control them; using personal protective equipment; identifying safety systems and fall protection equipment (rigging of and anchoring systems) and checking the fitting, making adjustments and anchoring of fall protection equipment.

Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

Unit being Delivered

The following unit will be awarded to successful participants in this course.

- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

Course Information

Delivery

Courses are conducted onsite at each client’s preferred location or at a convenient training facility suitable to the organisations needs. Note: Minimum class sizes apply.

Entry Requirements

Participants must have:

• The physical capacity to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including gaining access, working, and egress from a place of height whilst wearing the appropriate PPE and using appropriate fall protection equipment. Participants will need sufficient physical ability to lift equipment infrequently from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m.
• Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment. 
• Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course. Students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to working at height, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate total fall distances for example.

Course Duration

Face to Face – 8 hours (minimum) full face to face course

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Assessment Activites

Performance tasks:

• Work safely at heights on at least two occasions, including: on a brittle surface with several skylights & on a flat surface with uneven ground conditions
• Assess hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implement appropriate control methods
• Select, wear and care for personal protective equipment
• Identify required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment
• Check the correct fitting, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Access, interpret and apply technical and safety information. including the JSEA/ SWMS for each scenario, for working at heights
• Complete an equipment maintenance log

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must successfully complete all assessment questions.

Fees & Bookings

Please contact us for qoutes and dates at contact@footnote.net.au.
Refund and fee protection policy can be found in the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.au.

Certificate Renewal Requiremnets

This certificate does not require renewal

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Your course will cover the relevant requirements for your jurisdiction.

Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.