RIIWHS204E- Work Safely at Heights

Where can it take your career?

The RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights is the latest nationally accredited unit required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

This course is perfect for learners who are seeking a career in the following industries:

• Infrastructure
• Construction
• Resources

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via Face to face.

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 1 day

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 10 – 12 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the Specialised Skills Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in construction safety. Among others, you will learn to:

• Identify work requirements
• Identify work procedures and instructions
• Access and install equipment
• Perform work at heights
• Clean up work area

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through:

• Scenario-based assessments
• Practical skills demonstration assessments
• Questioning – Written or Verbal

What are the entry requirements?

There are no pre-requisites to enter this training program. However, Specialised Skills screens students according to the following criteria:

• Be 16 years of age and over
• Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Have basic computer skills
• Have good physical fitness to perform physical tasks including working safely at heights

Numeracy and Literacy
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements are needed to undertake this course. Specifically, students need the ability to:

• Use reading skills as required to identifies and interpret information from workplace procedures, documentation
• and regulations
• Use writing skills to produce and complete written documents required for workplace procedures
• Use a range of communication techniques and systems to communicate with others

*Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements may still enrol into the course provided the enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place.

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with Specialised Skills, we will provide the following:

• Reading Materials and Assessment Workbook
• Classroom materials, such as:
  • Whiteboard
  • Whiteboard marker
  • Projector
  • Pen and Paper
• Personal protective equipment
• Simulated safe heights to conduct assessments in
• Equipment related to working safely at heights, such as:
  • Fall protection
  • Anchoring
• Relevant documentation
  • Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation
  • Simulated policies and procedures

What are the course fees?

The RIIWHS204E course is available for an upfront payment of only $300.00.

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Learners who have successfully completed this unit may wish to undertake further training in the following units to expand their high risk work skills repertoire:

• RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
• MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
• CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to Perform Dogging*
• TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck
• TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

^{*These courses are currently not offered by Specialised Skills}

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Industry standards dictate that certification for this unit of competency must be renewed every two (2) years. Therefore, RPL is not offered.