RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Tom Price and Sons conduct RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights training and assessment on site or at our premises.
When working at a height where there is the possibility that a person may fall, it is a requirement that the person working at heights must wear a fall arrest or fall prevention equipment. Incorrect use fitting, use or maintenance will lower the effectiveness of the equipment. For a person to safely and efficiently work at heights formal training is recommended.
OBJECTIVE:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge 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.
The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the knowledge and understanding to inspect, wear care for and maintain Fall Arrest and Fall Prevention equipment.
By the end of this course the participants should be able to demonstrate:
RTO Entry Requirements
Must be 16 years or above at enrolment.
Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Be able to read, write and speak the English language at an acceptable employable level.
ESTIMATED DURATION:
8 Hours - Maximum of 10 people.
EXPECTED MODES OF DELIVERY:
This course is delivered face to face by our qualified Trainers/Assessors. Training can be conducted at our Training facility or we can come to your business/work site. This course is skill based and will cover all aspects of the machinery being trained in both written using course notes/dvd’s and case studies combined with practical components. RPL via an assessment only pathway is also available upon request. Please contact to our administration team to see if you qualify.
ASSESSMENT:
A variety of assessments including knowledge and practical demonstration will be conducted throughout the duration of the course.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon successful completion of the course components, receipt of payment and a valid USI, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to your nominated email address.
CONTENTS:
The course includes:
If you would like an in depth PDF version of the information, please DOWNLOAD HERE.
When working at a height where there is the possibility that a person may fall, it is a requirement that the person working at heights must wear a fall arrest or fall prevention equipment. Incorrect use fitting, use or maintenance will lower the effectiveness of the equipment. For a person to safely and efficiently work at heights formal training is recommended.
OBJECTIVE:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge 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.
The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the knowledge and understanding to inspect, wear care for and maintain Fall Arrest and Fall Prevention equipment.
By the end of this course the participants should be able to demonstrate:
- How to perform and inspection on fall prevention equipment.
- Determine when a piece of equipment should not be used and what to do about it.
- How to identify, fit and wear the equipment.
- How to select a good anchorage point and how to safely use it.
- Suspension trauma
- How to clean and store fall prevention equipment.
- Be aware that Australian Standards and Regulations exist regarding fall prevention equipment and policies.
RTO Entry Requirements
Must be 16 years or above at enrolment.
Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Be able to read, write and speak the English language at an acceptable employable level.
ESTIMATED DURATION:
8 Hours - Maximum of 10 people.
EXPECTED MODES OF DELIVERY:
This course is delivered face to face by our qualified Trainers/Assessors. Training can be conducted at our Training facility or we can come to your business/work site. This course is skill based and will cover all aspects of the machinery being trained in both written using course notes/dvd’s and case studies combined with practical components. RPL via an assessment only pathway is also available upon request. Please contact to our administration team to see if you qualify.
ASSESSMENT:
A variety of assessments including knowledge and practical demonstration will be conducted throughout the duration of the course.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon successful completion of the course components, receipt of payment and a valid USI, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to your nominated email address.
CONTENTS:
The course includes:
- Duty of Care requirements.
- Attitude towards working safely at heights using a harness.
- Discussion on suspension trauma
- Safe working loads of anchorage points.
- Inspection of harness, lanyards and other related equipment.
- Correct handling and storage of harness, lanyards and related equipment.
If you would like an in depth PDF version of the information, please DOWNLOAD HERE.