Work at Heights Skill Set
Complete the nationally accredited unit in Work Safely at Heights
Participants will be introduced to safe work practices, regulations and industry codes designed to contain height related work risks.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2025! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus Albany | Esperance | Katanning | Narrogin
When All year round
Study Mode On Campus
This course identifies the risks associated with working at heights. Participants will be introduced to safe work practices, regulations and industry codes designed to contain height related work risks.
This course is for anyone who is required to work at height either on a personal or professional level, and who could be at risk of injury as a result of this work.
The course covers:
- Identify work requirements
- Identify work procedures and instructions
- Access and install equipment
- Perform work at heights
- Clean up work area
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited unit: RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights.
- You want to develop skills for industries, where working at heights and managing potential hazards are essential, primarily in Resources and Infrastructure.
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Possess good problem-solving ability.
- Have good attention to detail.
- Display well-developed communication.
- Have spatial awareness to understand surroundings to avoid obstacles and hazards.
- Demonstrate good level of physical fitness to perform practical assessments.
- Have confidence working from heights.
- Possess balance and coordination to maintain stability while working on elevated surfaces.
- Show ability to work as part of a team.
- Be able to follow instructions and regulations.
- Be able to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks.
Working at heights training is essential across multiple industries - Construction, Mining, Manufacturing and Agriculture - where you may encounter a need to work safely from heights. This course provides the skills and knowledge to work at heights in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries but is relevant for other sectors. There is a mixture of practical and theoretical activities using industry standard equipment.
Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
- Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
- Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
- Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
- Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
- Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
- Identify work requirements.
- Identify work procedures and instructions.
- Access and install equipment.
- Fall arrest systems.
- Perform work at heights.
- Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
- Work Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to working at heights.
- System dismantle and pack up.
- Use and maintenance of appropriate PPE.
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2025
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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Units
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |