RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights is an industry training certification available through Intelligent Training Solutions in Victoria. Our working at heights course and training is completed face-to-face in East Keilor, with up to seven hours of student time investment in a public, corporate or group setting. Keep reading to learn more about our working at heights certificate and what it means for you.
Conducting & Supervising Tasks at Height
The Intelligent Training Solutions working at heights course is designed for workers who conduct or supervise tasks at height in the construction, electrical, mining and steel sectors, just to name a few. Upon completion of this course, you will be certified to conduct risk assessments of the working environment, with practical experience and knowledge to safely fulfil work requirements at height. This certificate focuses on fall prevention rather than fall arrest to ensure proactive safety measures, minimising risk for everyone working at heights.
Working at Heights Course Units
Our working at heights course provides an overview of the heights industry and the hazards involved. This technical and safety information is vital to inspecting worksites and identifying and controlling hazards. Course units will give you a comprehensive understanding of the following topics:
- Safe work methods statement
- Personal protective equipment
- Fall prevention devices
- Temporary work platforms
- Fall arrest systems
- Individual fall-arrest systems
- Anchorage lines and rails
- Moving tools and equipment safely at heights
- Using scaffolding
- First aid for suspension trauma
- Workplace reporting
- Checking equipment
- Supervising
Once you complete these course units, your certificate will be valid for two years according to industry guidelines. Although there is no current government regulation regarding recertification, the industry recommendation is a refresher every 24 months. Many high-risk industry employers prefer a renewal every 12 months, so it’s best to check with your company.
Enrol in a Victorian Working at Heights Course Today
When it comes to work at heights training, Intelligent Training Solutions is a preferred choice thanks to our registered training organisation and nationally accredited status. If you want to complete comprehensive industry training to ensure you can work safely at heights, we would be happy to help. Explore our working at heights course and sign up to complete your training in East Keilor, Victoria.