RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights is a nationally recognized unit of competency that teaches workers how to safely identify hazards, assess risks, and use fall protection equipment. The course typically covers hazard identification, safety equipment selection, and emergency procedures.
This course can be delivered/assessed in the facility organised by the training provider.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 3 HoursAn official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
Psychological and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to work safely at heights wearing 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.
To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Performance tasks:
Scenario 1 Work safely at height – brittle surface
Scenario 2 Work safely at height – flat surface
Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:
Equipment Fault Log
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must successfully complete all assessment questions.This certificate does not require renewal
