WORKING AT HEIGHTS COURSE
A working at heights ticket is a must for anyone in high risk work (RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights)
Unit Name
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
Course Duration
1 Day
Entry Requirement/s
None
Course Cost*
Full price: $300.00
CSQ funded price: $75.00
Ready to Book?
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
This 1-day entry level working at heights course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to work at heights. The course takes participants through the process that will give valuable knowledge regarding the common safety practices of when they work at heights.
Unit Name
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
Course Duration
1 Day
Entry Requirement/s
None
Course Cost*
Full price: $300.00
CSQ funded price: $75.00
Ready to Book?
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
This 1-day entry level working at heights course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to work at heights. The course takes participants through the process that will give valuable knowledge regarding the common safety practices of when they work at heights.
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RIIWHS204E - Work Safely at Heights
Course Overview
Our working at heights training course will run the participants through areas including statutory and regulatory authority requirements, heights safety systems, safety equipment and consideration to facilitate working safely at heights, safe shifting and handling of tools and material, and the processes of providing for safe work practices.
We run the working at heights training program on our training yard at Stapylton (M1 Yatala North exit) on the Gold Coast or onsite.
The skills and knowledge that you obtain during the Working Safely at Heights Training course is suitable for working at heights across a wide range of industries including the Resources Sector, Quarrying, Drilling, Agriculture, Councils/Government, Defence, Manufacturing, Heavy Industry and Civil Construction industries.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
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Course Outcomes
- Identify work requirements
- Identify work procedures and instructions
- Access and install equipment
- Perform work at heights
- Clean-up work area
Pre-requisite For This Course
- Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
- Ability to read, write & understand English
What to Bring
- Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
- Steel cap Boots
- Safety gloves
- Hi-Visibility shirt and hard hat with a brim
- Suitable outdoor work clothing (no singlets)
- Lunch and water bottle
- If applicable, any evidence of prior experience e.g old certificates
- USI Number (Find My USI)
Additional Information
Course days typically run from 6:30am to approximately 3:00pm - Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.
*You may be required to start before 6:30am and stay after 3:00pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times on the day of formal assessment.
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FAQ: Working Safely at Heights in Queensland
According to Worksafe Australia, in 2022 9% of workplace fatalities were due to falls-from-height, with a third of all falls reported from the construction sector.
Learn about working safely at heights in Queensland through our informative FAQ blog, including information about regulations, safety audits and training.
TESTIMONIALS
Great experience, easy to understand and comprehend information being related by the trainer. Stress free learning and training environment. Would recommend to anyone seeking thier high risk work license. Shane and Bruce made the experience enjoyable and easy to get through.
I had an absolutely outstanding experience with the entire cew at OTJT.
Very professional and excellent range of experience and skills.
I can reccommend OTJT for having the ability of imparting a great deal of knowledge that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Well done team.
Contact Us
Contact us any time using the details below. Alternatively, leave us a message using the enquiry form we will get back to you the following business day at the latest.
Phone: 07 3807 6061
Email: admin@onthejobtraining.edu.au
Address: 79 Christensen Road, Stapylton QLD 4207
Usual Business Hours: Mon - Fri 6.30AM - 5:00PM