RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Description

This training course covers all aspects of working safely at heights.  It includes identifying the work requirements, work procedures and instructions for the task, accessing and installing equipment, performing work at heights and cleaning up the work area.

Delivery and Assessment Requirements

The delivery of this course is classroom based with both practical competency demonstrations and simulated conditions.  Participants will need to demonstrate consistent timely completion of work at heights that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:

• Accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information for working at heights
• Assessing hazards and risk associated with working at heights and implement control methods
• Selecting wearing and caring for personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Identifying required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment
• Checking that fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment is correct
• Performing work safely at heights

The participant must demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Names and functions of equipment, components and materials
• Complying with equipment manufacturer’s instructions and specification
• Safe shifting and handling of tools and materials
• Adhering to statutory and regulatory authority requirements
• The nature of work undertaken at heights
• Complying with heights safety systems
• The processes of providing for safe working practices
• Using safety equipment/systems and considerations to facilitate working safely at heights
• Complying with safe work methods

Pre-requisite

Nil

Course duration

6 hours

Methods of Assessment

The assessment will comprise of both theory and practical components.  Participants may demonstrate their competence by means of

• Problem solving activities/case studies/discussion and scenarios
• True/false and multiple choice questions
• Team and individual activities
• Simulated work practical competency demonstration/observation
• Recognition of current competency
• Third party evidence and portfolio submissions