Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of working safely at height using personal fall protection equipment across diverse environments. It combines theoretical and hands-on training to prepare participants to assess, manage, and mitigate the risks associated with working at height.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Identify hazards associated with working at height
• Understand relevant legislation and standards
• Recognise various categories of fall prevention and protection equipment, including their characteristics and limitations
• Conduct pre-use and post-use inspections of all equipment
• Apply effective control measures in practical workplace scenarios
• National Unit of Competency (Delivered and assessed by Skylar Education RTO 21647)
• RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

Note: This course is only available via enquiry and includes two options: Initial Training and a Refresher Course.

Duration:
1 Day (includes theory and practical)

Cost:
$250 Inc. GST

Prerequisites:
No prerequisites required.

Entry Requirements:

• Must be eligible to receive nationally recognised training within Australia
• Must provide a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) upon enrolment
• Must have physical capacity to complete practical tasks, including accessing and progressing from height using PPE
• Must have sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy, and visual interpretation skills
• Must present photo ID on arrival

Refresher Course: Working Safely at Heights (VOC)

This refresher course is designed for individuals who already hold a Statement of Attainment in RIIWHS204E or equivalent. It provides a Verification of Competency (VOC) and revisits the key principles of height safety, inspection, and fall protection systems.

• National Unit of Competency (Delivered and assessed by Skylar Education RTO 21647)
• RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

Duration:
Half Day (includes theory and practical)

Cost:
$170 Inc. GST

Prerequisites:
Must hold a current or previous Statement of Attainment for Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204A/B/C/D/E).

Entry Requirements:

Must meet the same physical, language, and identification criteria as initial training (see above)

Course Content Overview

• Both Initial and Refresher courses include:
• Overview of relevant regulations and legislation
• Australian Standards for working at height
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures
• Inspection of personal fall arrest systems (pre and post use)
• Fall restraint and fall arrest system setup
• Anchor point selection and inspection
• Rigging of anchorage slings
• Use of single and twin lanyards, self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), and temporary horizontal lifelines
• Suspension intolerance awareness
• Optional: Demonstration of industrial rescue techniques (where facilities permit)

Enquiries & Bookings

This course is delivered upon request for both individual and group enrolments.