Working at Heights Course Brisbane
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Working at Heights Course Brisbane
The working at heights course Brisbane is required for any worker performing tasks at height where there's a risk of a fall. Rooftops, elevated platforms, leading edges - virtually every principal contractor in Brisbane requires this ticket before workers access any elevated area on site.
Shamrock Training runs the working at heights course Brisbane every week from our Northgate training centre. One day, hands-on, statement of attainment issued the same day you finish.
How Long Does the Working at Heights Course Take?
DURATION
1 day
PREREQUISITE
N/A
OUTCOME
Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E
PRICE
$300
Who Needs the Working at Heights Course in Brisbane?
Roofers and roof workers on residential and commercial buildings
Construction workers accessing elevated work areas and leading edges
Maintenance workers performing tasks on elevated platforms or structures
Trade workers operating above ground level on any Brisbane construction or maintenance site
Any worker required by a principal contractor or site safety plan to hold this competency
What the Working at Heights Course Brisbane Covers
Theory
Queensland WHS regulations for work at height - legal obligations and duty of care
The hierarchy of controls for fall prevention - elimination through to PPE
Types of fall hazards on Brisbane construction and maintenance sites
Personal fall arrest equipment - harnesses, lanyards, anchor systems, SRLs
Horizontal and vertical lifelines - selection and use
Harness inspection - what to look for before every use
Safe Work Method Statements for work at heights - what must be included
Practical
Correct harness fitting and adjustment
Connecting to anchor points and horizontal lifeline systems
Working safely at a leading edge with fall arrest in place
Inspecting and rejecting damaged height safety equipment
Fall arrest scenario - understanding arrest forces and equipment performanceperly disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids or waste
Where We Train - Brisbane Northgate
Northgate training centre, right near Brisbane Airport. Easy to reach from Nundah, Banyo, Geebung, Eagle Farm, Virginia, Hamilton, Hendra, Chermside, and all across North Brisbane.
COURSE DETAILS
FAQs - Working at Heights Course Brisbane
What is the legal height in Queensland?
In Queensland, work at height generally becomes a regulated risk once a worker could fall 2 metres or more, requiring formal training and fall prevention controls. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane delivers the Working at Heights course (RIIWHS204E) covering this threshold and the required controls.
Does working at heights expire in Australia?
There is no fixed national expiry for a working at heights certificate, but most principal contractors require it to be completed within the last 2 years. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane can advise on current site requirements when you book.
What is the national code of practice for working at heights in Australia?
Working at heights in Australia is governed by the Managing the Risk of Falls Code of Practice, which sets out the hierarchy of controls from elimination through to PPE. This hierarchy is covered in detail in the Working at Heights course (RIIWHS204E) delivered by Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane.
Do you need working at heights for EWP Australia?
Yes, working at heights training is generally required alongside EWP certification, since operating elevated platforms carries fall risk under Queensland WHS regulations. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane offers both the Working at Heights course and EWP licences from its Northgate centre.
What is considered working at heights in QLD?
Working at heights in Queensland covers any task with a risk of falling, including rooftop work, elevated platforms, and leading edges, generally from 2 metres or more. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane delivers the Working at Heights course (RIIWHS204E) covering all of these scenarios.
How long is a working at heights certificate valid for in QLD?
There is no fixed national renewal period for a working at heights certificate, though most principal contractors expect it to be within the last 2 years. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane issues the Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E on the same day the course is completed.
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.