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Seeking a role in the resources and infrastructure industry that requires you to perform work at heights?
The Working Safely at Heights Skill Set is a one-day course that aims to provide participants with the ability to work confidently and competently at heights.
This course covers:
- Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to working at heights
- Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
- Fall arrest systems
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Planning, access and egress
- Safely performing duties
- System dismantle and pack up
RIIWHS204E Work Safely at heights
You will need to have the following PPE at a minimum when conducting the practical assessments:
- Hi-Vis Long sleeve shirt
- Long Pants
- Steel Cap Boots
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
This is a targeted skill set related to the Skills Ready program, which is aimed at rebuilding our local businesses and communities with free and reduced-price training. Other skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses (opens in a new tab) page.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
- Participants must be able to wear approved safety harness
- You must have good general fitness.
- You must have sound verbal and written comprehension of the English language and sound mathematical skills.
Delivery locations and study options
Semester 2
Broome Campus - 12 October, 2023
| Duration | 1 Day | ||||||||||||
| When | 12 October, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Broome Campus | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Karratha Campus - 29 November, 2023
| Duration | 1 Day | ||||||||||||
| When | 29 November, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Karratha Campus | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Pundulmurra Campus - 6 November, 2023
| Duration | 1 Day | ||||||||||||
| When | 6 November, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Pundulmurra Campus | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Pundulmurra Campus - 24 November, 2023
| Duration | 1 Day | ||||||||||||
| When | 24 November, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Pundulmurra Campus | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
|
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.