Working at Heights – Refresher – Mackay

• Identify work requirements
• Identify work procedures and instructions
• Correct use of height safety equipment
• Perform work at heights
• Clean up work area

On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

• RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Pre-Requisites:

N/A

FSA Entry Requirements:

• Students must hold a current Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E (or equivalent) or have this Unit of Competency listed on their USI Transcript. This must be provided to FSA prior to commencement of course. Students who fail to comply will not be admitted.
• USI
• Students must be physically capable of wearing a harness and climbing a ladder safely, maintaining 3 points of contact.
• Long sleeves and long pants/appropriate safety footwear.
• Sufficient language, literacy digital and numeracy skills to complete the course

Physical Requirements:

This refresher requires a moderate to high level of mobility and stamina, though the practical components are shorter than the full Work Safely at Heights course.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Wear and adjust a full body harness and height safety equipment.
• Tolerate a short suspension in a harness during drills.
• Bend, stoop, and handle slings, anchors, and lanyards.
• Use twin-tail lanyards, pole straps, and lifeline devices while moving at height.
• Assist with group setup of temporary lifelines and basic rescue equipment.
• Clean and store harnesses, lanyards, and fall protection equipment after training.

Key overall physical demands

• Mobility and stamina – bending, stooping, and climbing while connected to height safety systems
• Manual handling – ropes, lanyards, anchors, and fall arrest devices
• Upper body strength and grip – adjusting, connecting, and using height safety gear
• Tolerance – short suspension drills in harness with restricted movement
• Dexterity – fitting harnesses, tying knots, and managing connectors
• Teamwork – group setup of lifelines and rescue kit handling