RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Get your Work Safely at Heights ticket with RIIWHS204E. Learn essential fall protection skills in just 1 day and meet safety requirements for construction, mining, and infrastructure work across Australia.
About this course
RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights is a nationally recognised course that gives you the skills and knowledge to work safely at heights in the resources, infrastructure, and construction industries. You’ll learn to identify fall hazards, select and use fall protection equipment correctly, set up safety systems, and follow emergency rescue procedures.
Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace injuries and deaths in Australia. But with the right training and safety systems, most are completely preventable. This course is essential for anyone working at heights, including scaffolders, roofers, carpenters, painters, maintenance workers, and construction trades.
This 1-day practical course is a mandatory requirement for working at heights on construction sites and is recognised across all Australian states and territories.
Course details
Course Code: RIIWHS204E
Duration: 1 dayÂ
Delivery: Face-to-face practical training
What you’ll learn:
- How to spot height-related hazards and assess risks
- Australian Standards and WHS legislation for working at heights
- How to select, inspect, fit and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Safe work procedures for working at heights
- Fall protection systems: fall restraint vs fall arrest
- How to identify and use anchor points correctly
- Safe use of ladders, scaffolding and elevated work platforms
- Emergency response and rescue procedures
- How to communicate and coordinate with others when working at heights
Who should attend:
- Construction workers (scaffolders, roofers, carpenters, painters, tilers, bricklayers)
- Maintenance workers
- Mining and resources workers
- Telecommunications workers
- Anyone who works at heights as part of their job
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Basic English language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Physical fitness to wear safety harness and work at heights
- Photo ID (driver’s licence, passport, or proof of age card)
What to wear:
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Long pants
- Steel-capped boots (closed, sturdy footwear)
- All safety equipment and PPE will be provided
Certification & validity
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights.
Does this course expire?
The certification doesn’t have a formal expiry date. However, most construction sites and mining operations require refresher training every 2 years to demonstrate current competency and maintain your skills.
Start dates
Throughout the year. Enquire to discuss start dates.
Delivery modes
- Face-to-face practical training
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help. Please reach out at info@everthought.edu.au.
RIIWHS204E is Australia’s nationally recognised working at heights course. It teaches you the essential skills and knowledge to work safely at heights in construction, mining, resources, and infrastructure industries. The course covers hazard identification, fall protection equipment, safe work procedures, and emergency rescue.
The course takes 1 day and includes both theory and practical hands-on training with safety equipment and fall protection systems.
No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for anyone starting work at heights, as well as experienced workers needing certification or refresher training.
Yes, RIIWHS204E is a nationally recognised unit of competency under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Your Statement of Attainment is recognised across all Australian states and territories.
RIIWHS204E is a competency for working safely at heights. It’s different from High Risk Work Licences (like Scaffolding or Elevated Work Platform licences) which are issued by WorkSafe and require separate training and licensing.
Yes, Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) is a nationally recognized qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It’s recognised across all Australian states and territories and meets licensing requirements for carpenters.
Complete your Work Safely at Heights ticket with Everthought.
- info@everthought.com.au
- 1300 728 996
