Introduction
The Working at Heights Refresher course is a short half day course that aims to review your knowledge and practical working at heights skills so that your competency can be refreshed. To participate in this refresher working at heights training you need to have a current statement of attainment – within the last 2 yrs / in line with your site’s requirements – as well as a signed Risk Assessment demonstrating you have undertaken work relevant to this working at heights unit of competency.
During the 1/2 day Working Safely at Heights training, you will refresh your knowledge and skills involved in working safely on temporary work platforms such as in trenches, up ladders or at heights in general. The course is structured into three key sections; firstly a theoretical review, secondly a knowledge assessment, and finally a risk assessment and practical component.
Course Dates
- UOC: RIIWHS204E- Working Safely at Heights
- Cost: From $199
- Duration: 1/2 Day (4hrs)
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| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 15/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | 07:30 am - 12:00 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $195.00 |
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 15/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | 07:30 am - 12:00 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $195.00 |
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Introduction
Course Details
Price
From $199
Duration
1/2 Day (4hrs)
Locations
Refresh
2 yrs
Delivery Methods
- Classroom
- In-person
- Groups
Unit Of Competency
RIIWHS204E- Working Safely at Heights
Training Prerequisites
Working Safely at Heights Refresher training is a handy review course we deliver to support the retention of your working at heights knowledge and fits within the overall range of (WHS) safety and short courses. Working at Heights Refresher training has specific mandatory requirements relating to your prior training and working at heights practical experience. Please see the Mandatory Requirements below.
Consistent with our comprehensive Working At Heights training, you will refresh your learning in tailored training settings where our heights are really high and our industry experts will ensure you are appropriately refreshed in your knowledge so you can receive the Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E- Working Safely at Heights. This course is not suitable if you are not able to provide evidence of having signed on to a working at heights related work risk assessment.
This is a summary level review training course of our standard Working Safely At Heights – RIIWHS204E course content.
- Legislation and rules. Responsibility for yourself and work colleagues is key, ensuring you understand the requirements of the relevant Australian Standards
- Risk Assessment and Safe Work methods – including practicals and enhanced learning methods
- Hazard Identification and control.
- Safety equipment, systems and access – including the systems involved such as rigging and anchor systems, safety harnesses and fall arrest equipment, how to safely work on temporary work platforms.
- Work area – evaluation and minimisation of fall hazards through to the solid construction of areas in work areas…. are all vital. After all, falls can happen in virtually any environment including high risk construction settings, so the right systems to optimise your safe working environment are key.
The assessment for this course has been designed to assess you with the Australian Qualification Framework, relevant Training Package, Australian and Industry expectations, as well as Commonwealth and State Legislation.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate which indicates the Statement of Attainments as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Statement is issued by Harness Energy (RTO 40521).
The Working Safely at Heights ‘Statement of attainment’ is for the Nationally Accredited Unit of Competency ‘RIIWHS204E – Working Safely at Heights’.
The Certificate may be needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance purposes.
Course Prerequisites
To participate in this refresher training you are required to:
- Provide a copy of a Risk Assessment that you have signed on to and that is relevant to this course eg undertaking a specific working task conducted at height. This is required prior to the start of the course or to bring with you on the day of training. Note that if the Risk Assessment is not viewed as suitable you will not be able to participate in the short refresher training course. If you have any questions please contact Client Services via email
- Have a current valid Working at Heights Statement of Attainment – for the current Unit of Competency. Superseded Units of Competency are not considered current. If you have an out of date Unit of Competency, it is recommended that you do the full working at heights course first.
Please check the general important information contained on Important Course Requirements page
- Personal effects
- Lunch – for full day courses
- Closed-in strong shoes/working wear / PPE due to the practical nature of this course
- Any personal COVID-safe protection eg Masks.
All course equipment needed, educational materials, Tea/Coffee are provided for you during the course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference is that the refresher training is just that; refresher training. It is not intended to take the place of the full Working at heights training course. Since the refresher training is undertaken in half a day, the theory is reviewed at a high level and it is during the full course that all elements of the theory are thoroughly expanded on. The Refresher training also covers a shortened theoretical knowledge assessment and the practical is based on one primary practical exercise. This differs from the full day training which includes a comprehensive knowledge assessment as well as several practical exercises. Both trainings review the Risk Assessment, safe working methods related components.
Working at heights is a high risk activity, and a leading cause of serious injury in Australia. Anyone who, in the course of their work – eg builders, painters, general construction, mining and oil gas maintenance workers can be exposed to the risk of falling. This can include individuals, other staff or equipment – all of which can be a hazard when working at heights. With any learning you are at risk of loosing it over time thus the refresher training is important as it provides a safe environment to review your understandings, and practical skills.
Refreshing your Working at heights Training is recommended at 2 year intervals – or as indicated, within 3 years, by your working site. Currency is extended for a further 2 years through doing this refresher course. It is suited to those who are more likely to regularly undertake heights work.
Downloads
Important supporting information from a training or general nature on Weed and Seed is provided here.
Training.org – Unit of Competency – RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
Assessment Requirements – https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/RII/RIIWHS204E_AssessmentRequirements_R1.pdf
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Working At Heights + Rescue
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