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RIIWHS204E

Work Safely at Heights

Initial:

8 hours

Refresher:

6 hours

Cost

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Description

This unit specifies the outcome required to work safely at height. Including accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information for working at heights, assessing hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implementing control methods, selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment, identifying required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment, checking the correct fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment and performing work safely at heights.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

Course aim

On completion, learners will have the knowledge and skills to safely perform tasks at heights, use fall protection systems, and minimise the risk of falls.

Target learner group

For persons who are required to perform tasks at heights.

Learning activities

Delivery mode

  • Face-to-face led training
  • Theory assessment

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this unit, a learner should be able to:

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

Assessment approach

Learners are assessed using the following methods

  • Theory and written assessments.
  • Direct observation and practical assessment.

Course entry requirements

Learners in this course are required:

  • To have basic literacy and numeracy skills so learners can understand the theory and assessments.
  • Hold the current certification in the required prerequisites.
  • Be sufficiently fit to participate in training. (especially if there are physical elements or field-work context)

Accreditation status

Nationally recognised training.

On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following Personal Protective Equipment:

Safety helmet, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses and insulated gloves.

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