This course is RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights. On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights (equivalent). What changed: Supersedes and is equivalent. RIIWHS204E remains on Forky Stick's scope of registration, and this page describes RIIWHS204E.
Overview
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes identifying work requirements and procedures, accessing and installing equipment, performing work at heights, and cleaning up the work area in line with workplace safety requirements.
Working at heights is a critical safety skill across mining, civil construction, rail, infrastructure and heavy industry environments where tasks are performed above ground level and workers are exposed to fall hazards. RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights is drawn from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and applies to workers in operational roles. Forky Stick delivers RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing, legislative and certification requirements for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights may vary between employers, sites, states and territories, confirm requirements with your workplace or the relevant authority before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Workers in mining, civil construction, rail and infrastructure required to perform work at heights as part of their role
- Workers needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights for site entry or compliance purposes
- Maintenance personnel, operators and tradespeople exposed to fall hazards in the workplace
- Supervisors and project personnel responsible for safe work at heights practices on site
- New entrants to the resource and construction sectors seeking practical height safety skills
What You’ll Learn
- Identify work requirements for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- Identify workplace procedures and instructions relevant to working at heights
- Access, inspect and install equipment required for safe work at heights
- Use fall prevention and fall arrest equipment in line with workplace requirements
- Perform work safely at heights while maintaining communication and situational awareness
- Identify hazards, assess risks and apply control measures before and during work activities
- Follow emergency and rescue procedures relevant to height safety work
- Clean up the work area, inspect equipment and complete required documentation
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal training package prerequisites. Participants should have a basic understanding of workplace safety and be physically capable of completing practical height safety tasks.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and theoretical questioning. Assessment covers identifying work requirements, accessing and installing equipment, performing work safely at heights, identifying hazards and risks, and completing clean-up and documentation tasks. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $210. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.
