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National units of competency
- RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
- RIIRIS201E – Conduct Local Risk Control
This competency applies to operators who have completed their working at heights training within the last two years. This will confirm that participants have the necessary practical skills and theoretical understanding to undertake work at heights on a broad range of structures in differing environments across a broad variety of industries. The participant, through a combination of theory and practical will refresh their necessary skills and knowledge to work safely in a broad range of situations using the various types of fall protection equipment. Emergency response and heights rescue using a variety of techniques for varying situations will be covered. This unit of competence is aligned with the AS1891 with clear focus on compliance with the current codes of practice. This is a refresher course for students who have already completed their work at heights training.
Course Content
Topics include and are not limited to:
- Regulations and legislation
- Codes Of Practice & Australian Standards
- What defines ’work at height’
- Risk assessment and hazard elimination
- Correct use of Height Safety Equipment
- Anchor systems, selecting solid and reliable anchorage
- Fall restraint and fall arrest systems, selection of equipment and correct use
- Compliance, strengths and characteristics of height safety equipment
- Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
- Emergency procedures including rescue
- Correct use of ladders and ladder safety training
- Identifying the work requirements
- Accessing and installing equipment
- Performing work at heights
- Cleaning up the work area
Inclusions
Training conducted by experienced confined space and rescue specialists
Course documentation
Up to 4 hours classroom, practical training and assessment
Cost
Public Courses Half Day are displayed at the end of this page.
For Group Bookings, please contact our office
All equipment used will be supplied by Zokal Safety Training.
Re-accreditation:
It is considered best practice to undertake refresher training every 1-3 years.
Prerequisites
Students completing this course will need to provide previous evidence of their working at heights training. A statement of attainment showing the units listed in this course must be provided to training@zokal.com.au.au prior to entering into this course.
Students should have a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills.
See Student handbook for additional information.
Course Logistics
Number of Participants: 10
Requirement: Provide UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID
Students must have industry experience.
Students must have reasonable level of physical fitness due to the task requirements of this course.
Students must complete and return the PRE-ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE prior to attending for the course
Equipment: All training materials are supplied by Zokal Safety Training
Meals: Full Day Courses – Lunch will be provided and light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises). Half Day Courses – Light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises)
Dress: Students are required to wear CLEAN clothing appropriate for the workplace and CLEAN covered shoes. Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring them with you on the day.
All other equipment used will be supplied by Zokal Safety Training.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH, AND MUST BE ABLE TO FILL OUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
Assessment Methods
This is a competency-based programme with progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Please let us know if there are any issues that your Zokal trainer should be aware of. These may include:
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy
- Physical limitations, such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
- Anything that may affect your experience in the training course
Award Issued
Nationally – recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate as outlined above will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments, to successful participants. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd Code 9126
Notification
A copy of your previous Heights Certificate must be sent to training@zokal.com.au before your course date.
Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring them with you on the day.
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Course Dates
Please select your course date.
Start Date | Classes | Units | Location | Places left | Cost | ||
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Fri 13th Sep 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 20th Sep 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 27th Sep 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 4th Oct 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 11th Oct 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 18th Oct 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 25th Oct 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 1st Nov 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 8th Nov 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 15th Nov 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 22nd Nov 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 29th Nov 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 6th Dec 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 13th Dec 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 20th Dec 2024 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | ZOKAL | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 10th Jan 2025 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 2 units | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 17th Jan 2025 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 24th Jan 2025 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $164.00 | Apply | ||
Fri 31st Jan 2025 at 7:00AM | 1 class | 2 units | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $164.00 | Apply |