Participants complete all theoretical learning online prior to attending the practical session.
Online components cover:

• WHS legislation relating to working at heights
• Hazard identification and risk assessment principles
• Hierarchy of control for fall prevention
• Understanding fall prevention and fall arrest systems
• Equipment inspection requirements
• Permits, JSAs, and workplace documentation
• Emergency procedures and rescue requirements

Learners complete the theory at their own pace and must finish it before attending the practical day.

Participants attend a full day of hands-on practical training which includes:

• Fitting and using harnesses and fall arrest systems
• Identifying and using anchor points
• Setting up height safety equipment correctly
• Completing risk assessments and permits
• Working on ladders, platforms, and elevated surfaces safely
• Emergency and rescue considerations
• Practical demonstrations and competency assessments

Participants will develop the skills to:

• identify height-related hazards and risks
• apply WHS legislation and safe work procedures
• review and complete JSA/SWMS and permits
• inspect and correctly use harnesses, fall-restraint and fall-arrest systems
• select and use anchor points safely
• set up ladders and access systems correctly
• install edge protection and temporary anchors
• follow emergency and rescue procedures

This course is delivered face-to-face and workplace-based, combining essential safety knowledge with practical, hands-on training to ensure participants can work safely and confidently at heights in real workplace environments.

Duration & Delivery

Training is delivered over one day (up to 8 hours) and is structured into two integrated components: knowledge learning and practical application, with assessment embedded throughout.

• Face-to-face training and assessment
• Delivered on-site at your workplace
• Employer group bookings only
• Maximum 10 participants per session for safe supervision and personalised support
• Practical, workplace-focused learning using real-world scenarios

Component 1 – Knowledge Learning

• WHS responsibilities and legal requirements
• Hazard identification and risk control measures
• Height safety systems (fall prevention, restraint and arrest)
• Equipment selection, inspection and safe use
• Workplace documentation and permits
• Emergency procedures and rescue planning

Component 2 – Practical Training & Assessment

• Harness fitting, adjustment and inspection
• Ladder setup and safe use (step and extension ladders)
• Rope systems and fall protection equipment
• Anchor points and edge protection
• Safe positioning and movement while working at heights
• Scenario-based activities reflecting real workplace conditions

 All tasks must be completed safely and satisfactorily to achieve competency.

Assessment

Assessment is conducted face-to-face and integrated throughout the training session to ensure participants can safely apply their skills in real workplace situations.

Assessment includes:

• Short written knowledge questions
• Practical demonstrations of height safety skills
• Direct observation by a qualified trainer/assessor
• Verbal questioning and discussions
• Scenario-based activities reflecting real workplace tasks

Training and assessment take place in a workplace or realistic simulated environment, using industry-standard height safety equipment, and are completed under direct supervision to ensure safe participation.

All tasks must be completed safely and satisfactorily to achieve competency.

Successful learners will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

• There are no formal prerequisite qualifications for this unit.
• To support learner success and ensure training and assessment are appropriate and achievable, learners complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment.
• This screening is not a test, it simply helps us support you throughout the course.

Physical Participation

This is a practical, hands-on course. You will need to be able to:

• Wear a harness and PPE
• Climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces
• Use height safety equipment
• Take part in rescue simulations
• Follow verbal and written safety instructions

If you have an injury or medical condition, please contact us to discuss support.