Working at Heights Melbourne Course

The Edway Training Melbourne Working at Heights Course is targeted towards all areas of work which have a higher risk of falls occurring. These workplaces include building and construction worksites, repair and maintenance of roofs, high-rise storage areas, or other worksites where falling is a possibility.

Work Safely at Heights

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Work Safely at Heights course is delivered and statements of attainment are issued by Edway Training Pty Ltd (RTO No 91401)

Edway Training is accredited by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver this training course.

Work Safely at Heights

Course Information

• The Working at Heights Course Melbourne is targeted towards all areas of work which have a higher risk of falls occurring.

• The Working at Heights Course has been structured to ensure all employees, working above a certain level, understand and are able to practice height safety and fall prevention procedures. Although fall arrest responses are covered, the primary focus is on fall prevention.

• The course consists of theory and practical parts designed to provide a necessary knowledge and skills to work safely at heights. The course content covers legislative aspects of WHS, risk analysis, control and preventive strategies, selection and correct use of various fall prevention equipment, work positioning and fall arrest systems.

• The practical part includes conduction of risk assessment, correct equipment use (lanyards, straps, harnesses), performance of work positioning, fall prevention, and safe anchoring techniques, and ladder safety training.

Course details

What will you receive

Statement of Attainment

Upon successfully completing the training course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment, which includes the following unit of competency:

• RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights

  
  

Digital Certificate

A soft copy of the Statement of Attainment will be sent to your email free of charge after the course.

Printed Certificate

For those who prefer a physical copy, a hard copy is available for $10.00.

Wallet Card

A convenient plastic card version can be issued for an additional $25.00.

What will you learn

Work Safely at Heights training covers topics, such as identify work requirements, identify work procedures and instructions, access and install equipment, perform work at heights, clean up work area.

Working at Heights training course consists of PowerPoint presentation, class activities, videos and end of the day assessment.

Plastic Card

Certificate and Card Options

You can request a printed certificate or plastic card during the course booking process by selecting the appropriate add-on option.

Pricing and Delivery

• Printed Certificate: $10.00

• Plastic Card: $25.00

  
  

Both the printed certificate and plastic card will be issued the next business day after course completion and posted directly to your address.

Course requirements

Physical Ability to Perform Practical Tasks

The course will require performing practical tasks at heights.

If you have physical limitations that might restrict you from performing the task, please contact us prior to completing the course.

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CANNOT BE ISSUED

if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.

USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au

Identification

Participants MUST PROVIDE 1 form of government-issued I.D (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s license, NSW proof of age card) White Card or Certificate of Training.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D.

Attendance

Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

It is a requirement that all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in an Edway Training course are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment as part of their student profile. This ensures they have the necessary skills to perform basic calculations, and to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, enabling them to successfully participate in the training and assessment process.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

Steel Cap Boots

To safely perform practical tasks, participants are required to wear steel cap boots.

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.