Safe Working at Height

Course Outline

Our Safe Working at Height training course is designed for persons who are required to work at heights or in the vicinity of drops in excess of 2 metres.

Participants will develop skills to select height safety equipment and apply it to specific tasks whilst working in accordance with Height Safety Regulations, Australian Standards and relevant codes of practice.

Participants will have an understanding of risk assessment procedures and permits to work at height. They will also undergo practical instruction in the correct use of height safety equipment. This course can be tailored to suit your company’s specific requirements.

Course Subjects

• Definition of working at height

• WHS legislation, height safety regulations, Codes of Practice & Australian Standards

• Correct use of height safety equipment

• Scaffolds

• Elevated working platforms

• Case studies from industry

• Risk assessment & hierarchy of hazard control

• Management & employee responsibilities

• Fall arrest devices

• Safe ladder techniques

• Equipment inspection & maintenance requirements

• Setting up a fall restraint system

• Emergency procedures

• Suspension trauma

• Developing site procedures & safe work methods

Practical scenarios will be completed which will be based upon the individual needs of your workplace, e.g. restraint systems, fall-arrest systems, roof systems etc.

Course Prerequisites

• There are no restrictions on entry to this course however students are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction(s).

Unit of Competency

• Participants who successfully complete all components of the course will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights unit of competency.

Course Assessment

• Written & practical assessment.

Course Delivery & Duration

Classes run over a day. Training starts at 8:30am and finishes at 4:30pm. All students are required to be present 15 minutes before course commencement time. Late arrivals may be refused from the course as a failure to attend. Training occurs at Eagle Training Services training facilities located in Darwin & Alice Springs.

Participants undertake the course in comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms with the latest IT and audiovisual capabilities. Students are supported through the provision of high quality learning materials and resources.