Work Safely At Heights (WSAH)

RIIOHS204A

WSAH

This course gives trainees the ability to work at heights or at depths safely and prevent incidents from occurring. Trainees will be taught how to identify work requirements, work procedures, equipment installation, performing work at heights and cleaning of the work area.

DURATION:
1 day

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel that are required to work at height or depth.

DESCRIPTION:

Work Safely at Heights aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to apply safe working practices when working at height or depths. It includes identifying work requirements, work procedures, assessing and installing equipment, performing work at heights and cleaning of the work area.

CONTENT:

The underpinning knowledge requirement provided for this unit includes:

  • The names and functions of equipment, components and materials including manufacturer’s instructions and specifications
  • Safe shifting and handling of tools and materials
  • Relevant statutory and regulatory authority requirements
  • The nature of work undertaken a height
  • Height safety systems
  • Processes of providing for safe working practices.
  • Safety equipment/systems and considerations to facilitate working safely at heights

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

  • RIIOHS204A/01 Identify work requirements
  • RIIOHS204A /02 Identify work procedures and instructions for the task
  • RIIOHS204A /03 Access and install equipment
  • RIIOHS204A /04 Perform work at heights
  • RIIOHS204A /05 Clean up work area

DELIVERY METHOD:
3 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion. 5 hours of practical components using specialised equipment in a range of work simulated scenarios.

ASSESSMENT:
Assessment of underpinning knowledge will be by way of oral questioning and written assessment. Trainees will also be required to demonstrate competence through practical scenarios simulating work tasks at height.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of this course, trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in RIIOHS204A Work Safely At Heights.

PRE-REQUISITES:
None