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 On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights (equivalent).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, identifying procedures and instructions, accessing and installing equipment, performing work at heights and completing clean-up procedures in line with workplace safety requirements.
This refresher version of RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights is designed for workers who already hold the unit or an equivalent Statement of Attainment and need to refresh their knowledge and competency to meet workplace, industry or site requirements.
Forky Stick delivers RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights refresher training as an online distance course with self-paced learning and trainer support. This flexible format allows learners to refresh their competency without attending a classroom training session.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights issued by Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Licensing, legislative and site-specific 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 who perform tasks at heights in mining, civil construction, rail and infrastructure environments
- Personnel required to maintain competency in RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- Maintenance workers, tradespeople and operators exposed to fall hazards
- Supervisors and safety personnel responsible for height safety procedures
- Workers returning to roles where working at heights competency is required
What You’ll Learn
- Identify work requirements and procedures for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- Identify hazards and risks associated with working at heights
- Apply appropriate risk control measures and safety procedures
- Identify fall prevention and fall arrest systems
- Select and inspect appropriate height safety equipment
- Follow safe work procedures when working at heights
- Understand emergency and rescue procedures
- Complete post-task documentation and reporting
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
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Duration
- Online, self-paced
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal training package prerequisites for RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights. However, this refresher course is designed for workers who already hold the unit and need to refresh their competency.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theory tasks and questioning aligned to RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights.
- Fee
- $150. 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.