Working Safely at Heights RIIWHS204E

Falls from heights remain one of the biggest causes of death, disability and injury in workplaces in Australia. If you work in construction, or on building sites, you are likely to be working at heights at various times. It’s vital for you to be able to identify and control the risk of falls in your workplace.

5th Point offers the nationally recognised RIIWHS204E Work Safely Working at Heights unit of competency, in a one-day course, to businesses and individuals. Fully certified TAE Trainers with relevant industry experience deliver the course materials, ensuring that a wealth of experience underpins the training that we offer.

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This nationally accredited one day course (approximately 6-8 hours) provides knowledge and skills for working safely at heights. The course includes:

• Definition of Working at Heights
• Planning the Work
• Identifying Hazards and Controlling Risks
• Safely Accessing the Work Area
• Performing Work Safely at Heights
• Emergency Procedures
• Clearing the Work Area
• Storing and Maintaining Equipment

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to plan and prepare for working at heights, identify and control hazards, inspect and use height safety equipment, apply fall prevention and fall arrest systems, safely access and work at elevated locations, and respond to emergencies in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements.

There are no prerequisites for enrolment in this course.

This course does require reading, writing and numeracy skills. Please contact 5th Point prior to enrolment to discuss our support services, if required on 02 9939 6140 or training@5thpoint.com.au

All students who enrol in this course must bring a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number with them.

To obtain a USI, please head to www.usi.gov.au and register. The process takes around 4 min to complete.

Online bookings can be made easily on our website by adding to cart and following the checkout process.

Alternatively, you can book via email: training@5thpoint.com.au or phone: (02) 9939 6140 Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm.

5th Point Training Centre: 21 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100.

Candidate Handbook (note: contains information about the 5th Point complaints and appeals processes).

In line with industry expectations, and recommendations from the Working at Heights Association of Australia (WAHA), RIIWHS204E Work Safely Working at Heights unit of competency should be revalidated every 2 years.