The Working at Heights Refresher course (also called Work Safely at Heights Refresher) has been created to re-confirm your knowledge of all safety and practical aspects of height work. This course will also allow you to regain a sound understanding of all legal requirements which apply to the job.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Legal and organisational requirements applying to height work;
• Identification of hazards and risks in and around a work area;
• Carrying out risk analyses to determine the risk level of each hazard;
• Principles of hazard management and emergency response when working at height;
• Common hazards relating to elevated work areas, equipment and work practices;
• The six levels of hazard control measures relating to height work (ground work/solid platform work; fall prevention devices; work positioning systems; fall arrest systems; ladders; administrative controls);
• Inspecting, setting up and using height protection equipment safely;
• Care and maintenance of safety equipment;
• Entering the area, carrying out work and finalising work safely when at heights.

This course is based on the national competency standards accredited by the state and national training authorities.

All components of this course are delivered 100% online. A printed pack version of this course is also available, and can be purchased by using the drop-down menu above on this product page.

This training is appropriate for workers who already hold a Working at Heights qualification, and are seeking to update their training.

You must hold an existing Working at Heights licence, ticket or statement of attainment to complete this training. Your licence/ticket/statement of attainment must be no more than 9 years old. You will be required to provide a copy of your qualification in order to successfully complete this course and receive your certification.

Note: If you do not already hold a Working at Heights qualification, or if your qualification is more than 9 years old, we require that you complete a full initial course rather than this refresher course. 

As part of this course, learners will have access to:

• An online Learners Guide which includes nine modules. The Learners Guide provides all required theoretical information in a user-friendly and interactive online format. Each module also includes a range of self-test questions, which help you to check your learning as you go.
• A theory assessment which tests each student’s understanding of the information provided in the Learners Guide.
• An online practical self-assessment to test each student’s capability of carrying our practical tasks relating to working at heights.

All components of this course are 100% online, or can be completed as a printed version.

This short course module may include the following Units of Competency, which form part of a full certificate qualification:

CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 
RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights

For more information, or for customisation options, please call us on 03 9492 2977.

Once learners have successfully completed all components of this course, a Statement of Attainment which shows the relevant units of competency will be sent to the learner via email within 30 days.

Candidates may also wish to obtain a plastic wallet card as portable, convenient proof of training. These can be purchased for a small additional fee by clicking here.