Working at Heights and Heights Rescue Training

We aim to ensure you are fully prepared for high-risk environments by providing advanced training in critical rescue equipment, including ropes, lanyards, harnesses, and Gotcha Kits, as well as essential patient care. You will learn procedures such as search, self-rescue, and limited abseiling within life-like simulations. These scenarios ensure you can confidently execute a rescue from heights. Detailed information on the accredited units can be found in the tabs below:

• RIIERR205D – Apply Initial Response First Aid
• PUAFIR210 – Prevent Injury
• PUASAR022 – Participate in a Rescue Operation
• RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

Participate in a Rescue Operation

• Receive And Communicate Task Information – Effectively relay rescue information while adhering to organisational procedures and workplace safety legislation. This includes complying with WHS regulations, environmental protection requirements, codes of practice, and Australian Standards.
• Rescue Equipment Selection and Preparation – Identify and prepare specialised rescue gear, including ropes, knots, and synthetic slings. This section also covers the correct selection and application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure all safety procedures are met.
• Mobilisation and Response – Manage the receipt of updated rescue information and engage in situational hazard discussions while en route to the scene.
• On-Scene Risk Assessment – Conduct scene reconnaissance and risk management while establishing communication channels and implementing control strategies.
• Operational Safety and Procedures – Follow strict manual handling procedures, recognise personal capabilities or limitations, and identify when to report the need for additional team support.
• Execute Rescue and Finalise Operations – Locate and identify casualties, gain access to incidents, carry out rescue procedures, and apply safety precautions, while maintaining communications including with other rescue services.
• Casualty Management and Extrication – Perform triage and extricate casualties using safe handling and hygiene procedures. This includes monitoring the incident scene, maintaining equipment, and managing post-incident requirements like debriefing, documentation, and stress management.

Prevent Injury

• Identify Workplace Hazards and Risks through to communications and escalating factors
• Address hazards and control risks
• Select and check equipment, PPE through to decontamination
• Manage personal health and welfare including fatigue
• Occupational health and fitness including food and fluid requirements
• Monitor incident situation, reporting during and after, debriefings

Work Safely at Heights

• Legislation and rules – Responsibility for yourself and work colleagues
• Risk Assessment and Safe Work methods
• Hazard identification and control
• Safety equipment, systems and access – including rigging and anchor systems, safety harnesses and fall arrest equipment
• Work area – evaluation and minimisation of fall hazards through to the solid construction of areas in work areas

Apply Initial Response First Aid

• Plan and prepare for initial response first aid
• Situation assessment
• Apply first aid
• Record and report incident

Our assessment process evaluates participants against the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), relevant national Training Packages, and current industry expectations. We ensure all training remains strictly aligned with Commonwealth and State legislation to guarantee a high standard of safety and competency.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate which indicates the Statement of Attainment as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a nationally recognised certification. The Statement is issued by Harness Energy (RTO 40521). The certificate may be needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance purposes.

The Working Safely at Heights and Heights Rescue ‘Statement of Attainment’ is for these Nationally Accredited Units of Competency:

• RIIERR205D – Apply Initial Response First Aid
• PUAFIR210 – Prevent Injury
• PUASAR022 – Participate in a Rescue Operation
• RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights