Refresher — Work Safely at Heights

National Units of Competency

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.

• RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
• RIIRIS201E – Conduct Local Risk Control

Course Content

Topics include but 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 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.

Considerations

Zokal Safety Training conducts training programs for those working in high-risk environments. It is important to note that these training programs can be physically and psychologically demanding. Participants must ensure they are physically fit, free from injury and confident to participate in the practical component of training. The height and the potential for a fall can trigger anxiety, fear, and stress. Overcoming this fear is an essential part of the training.

Examples of activities are below:

Physical Demands:

• Climbing ladders, towers, scaffolding, and stairs
• Suspension from winch in a harness
• Hoisting another person using mechanical winching devices

Psychological Demands:

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH, AND MUST BE ABLE TO FILL OUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

• Traversing from ladder to platform or roof
• Trusting fall arrest/restraint equipment near unprotected edges
• Hanging from anchor point in harness

Assessment Methods

This is a competency-based program with progressive assessment throughout the course, including 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 for the units of competency will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 9126.