Working at Heights Course
Fall Prevention and Height Safety Training
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Working at Heights Course
The working at heights course (RIIWHS204E) equips you with the knowledge and skills to work safely at height across construction, maintenance, and mining environments. You will learn how to identify fall hazards, select and inspect the correct fall protection equipment, correctly fit and use harnesses, lanyards, and anchor systems, install associated safety equipment, and apply risk assessment and safety precautions for work at height.
Shamrock Training in Northgate Brisbane delivers the full one-day course with classroom theory and hands-on practical training. On completion you receive a Statement of Attainment and a Working at Heights operator card.
How Long Does the Working at Heights Course Take?
DURATION
1 day
PREREQUISITE
N/A
OUTCOME
Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E
PRICE
$300
What the Working at Heights Course Covers
Theory
WHS regulations and safety requirements for work at height
Identifying fall hazards across construction, maintenance, and mining environments
Selecting the correct fall protection equipment for the task
Personal fall arrest equipment - harnesses, lanyards, and anchor systems
Inspection of height safety equipment - what to check before use
Risk assessment and safety precautions for working at height
Practical
Correct harness fitting and adjustment
Connecting to anchor points and using fall arrest equipment
Inspection of height safety equipment - identifying damaged or unserviceable gear
Installation of associated height safety equipment
Fall arrest procedures - understanding rescue requirements in the event of a fall arrest
Where We Train
Northgate Brisbane, near Brisbane Airport. On-site training available across Queensland.
COURSE DETAILS
FAQs - Working at Heights Course
Where can I complete Working at Heights training in Brisbane?
Shamrock Training offers Working at Heights training in Brisbane for students who need practical skills for working safely at height. The course covers the nationally recognised unit RIIWHS204E and includes both theory and practical training.
Are there any prerequisites for the Working at Heights course?
No prior experience or qualifications are required for the full Working at Heights course. If you are booking a refresher course, you may need to provide evidence that you have previously completed RIIWHS204E or an equivalent/superseded unit.
What does the Working at Heights course cover?
The course teaches students how to identify fall hazards, choose and inspect fall protection equipment, and follow safe work procedures when working at height. Training may include harnesses, lanyards, anchor systems, rescue procedures and fall prevention requirements.
What do I receive after completing the course?
After successfully completing the Working at Heights course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E. This can be used as formal proof of competency for employers, contractors and worksites that require working at heights training.
Book Your Training in Brisbane
We run courses weekly from our Northgate training centre, with flexible weekday and weekend availability. Demand is high, especially before major project starts across key industrial areas. Have a question about which ticket suits your role? Check our FAQs → or get in touch directly.
Need on-site training? Our trainers can travel anywhere in Queensland.