Summary
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This RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights training course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of working at height. You'll develop safe work method statements and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation. Successful trainees receive a Statement of Attainment.
Key Benefits:
- Customised Training: Conducted at your work site or our purpose-built facilities.
- Focus on Fall Prevention: Equip yourself with knowledge and skills to safely work in any height situation.
- Industry Applications: Ideal for construction, maintenance, mining, large factories or other work situations where work is conducted in a place where a fall from one level to another is possible.
- Regulations and legislation
- Australian Standards
- Risk assessment and hazard elimination
- Equipment selection and use
- Anchor systems
- Fall restraint systems
- Work positioning systems
- Fall arrest systems
- Using energy absorbing lanyards
- Ladder safety training
Delivery Model
Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.
Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.
Delivery Locations
Campus
Toowoomba
Brendale
Workplace Delivery
Entry requirements
All students must be literate in the English Language (no interpreters allowed).
Due to the physical performance requirements of this unit, all students are to have a reasonable level of mental and physical fitness.
People with back, leg, arm or joint injuries may find it difficult to climb / access the practical area and perform activities at height. (Please note that students must be physically capable of wearing a harness and climbing for significant periods of time).
As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.
The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:
Reading: 2
Writing: 3
Oral Communication: 2
Numeracy: 3
Digital Literacy: 2
Duration
Face to Face | 1 Day + pre reading
What resources do I need?
- Laptop
- Internet access
- Full PPE Clothing
- Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
- Long pants and long sleeve shirt – Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
- Hard Hatâ¯
- Safety glassesâ¯
If students do not have a Hard Hat or Safety glasses: ATTC will provide for use if necessary.
Course Outcome
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)
Support and Wellbeing Services
Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.
Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.
We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.
Terms and Conditions
Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:
Student Handbook
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