Work Safely at Heights - RIIWHS204E

Work Safely at Heights - Course Summary

The Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E) course is designed to provide students with the skills and techniques to safely work at heights in the telecommunications, resource, and infrastructure industries.

The course is based on the requirements of the Regulations, Codes of Practices and National Standards applicable for persons working at heights. The course includes identifying possible risks and hazards, accessing and installing appropriate equipment, selecting reliable anchor systems, and cleaning up the work area.

Our fee is $250 per person. Ask us about costs for on-site courses.

Next Course Dates

10:00am Start - Tuesday 17th December 2024

12:30pm Start - Thursday 23rd January 2025

12:30pm Start - Saturday 15th February 2025

12:30pm Start - Thursday 27th February 2025

Need it sooner or different date? Give us a call, we will try and help.

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for anyone required to work at heights for example, riggers, construction workers, or operators of Elevated Work Platforms.

About The Course

Our regularly scheduled courses are conducted at our Mayfield (MAP) premises. Typically we try to run a course every second week.

Participants will receive appropriate training to safely work at heights.

There are no pre-requisites to this course, although students must be 16 years of age or older, and a reasonable level of fitness and agility is recommended. NB: Students under 18 are required to have parental or guardian consent.

How do I make a Booking?... It's easy! Check out our Booking Guide for more details.

Training Outline

123 Training Solutions conduct the Work Safely at Heights course in partnership with and on behalf of Raise Training (RTO Number: 91655).

Students will learn to:

• Identify work requirements
• Identify work procedures ad instructions
• Access and install equipment
• Perform work at heights
• Clean up work area

The course covers the selection, fit, use, and maintenance of heights safety equipment, including:

• Harnesses
• Lanyards
• Fall arrest devices
• Ropes and static lines
• Tripods and davits
• Anchorage points
• Scaffolding
• Ladders

Class Size

Maximum class size is limited to 14 people.

Age Requirements

Participants are required to be 16 years of age to enrol in a Working at Heights course. Please note that for any participants who are under 18, a parent or guardian is required to also sign the enrollment form.

Outcome/Qualifications

Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework for the following unit of competency: RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

On Site Courses

We are more than happy to arrange to do on-site courses. Call or email for details on price structure, and available dates.

Course Duration

The working safely at heights training takes approximately 6 hours depending on class size and individuals prior knowledge and experience.

Course Location

Main Newcastle Premises: 123 Training Solutions - 18 Gavey Street, Mayfield NSW 2304

Course Cost

$250 per person - ask us about reduced rates for group bookings

Payment Terms

• Payment is due prior to commencing training and can be done either online beforehand or in person on the day.