Consider whether you’ve experienced any of the following in your workplace:
- Damaged roller doors
- Height-related incidents
- Stock losses
- Near misses
- Unsafe forklift use
- Bent fork arms or damaged racking
- Machinery collisions
- Speeding
Introduction
This training applies to various construction activities, ensuring that workers are equipped to undertake their duties in a safe and compliant manner. The course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to work at heights with fall protection, preparing workers for a range of site conditions.
About This Course
This unit of competency, RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights, is designed for individuals working in construction sites where tasks are performed 1.5 meters or higher from ground level. Fall protection measures are required to comply with current WHS regulations. The course is essential for those involved in construction, renovation, refurbishment, or maintenance work on both domestic and commercial sites.
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), issued by Savsply Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 91583. In addition to the statement, a Photo ID card will be produced as proof of competence.
Course Overview
The course covers a wide range of topics that equip participants to work safely at heights. This includes both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises. The key topics include:
- Assessment of Conditions and Hazards: Identifying risks and evaluating work environments.
- Fall Protection Equipment: Usage and maintenance of fall protection equipment such as:
- Harnesses
- Guard rails
- Lifelines
- Anchorages
- Inertia reels
- Twin-tailed lanyards
- Rail systems
- Carabiners, rope, and wire grabs
- Rescue equipment
- Shock absorbers
- Snap hooks
- Ladders and Administrative Measures: Proper ladder usage and associated safety protocols.
- Current Legislative Requirements: Understanding WHS legislation related to working at heights.
- Work Requirements and Defect Identification: Determining work requirements and identifying equipment defects.
- Inspection of Work Sites: Learning how to inspect work areas for potential hazards.
- Authorized Personnel Instructions: Following safety directives issued by supervisors.
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Scaffolding: Safe use of scaffolding and understanding safety data sheets.
- Tool and Equipment Usage: Handling tools and equipment specific to working at heights.
- Manual Handling: Safe manual handling practices to avoid injuries.
- Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) & Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Creating and following SWMS and JSA for height-related tasks.
Addtional Information
Is This Course Right for You?
Course Inclusions
- Verbal assessments at no extra cost
- Additional practical sessions, if needed
- Training offered at your workplace or ours
- Variety of forklift models, including:
- Nissan Gas, Toyota Electric, Toyota High Reach (at our facility)
- Double Reach, High Reach, Counterbalanced Gas or Electric (at your workplace)
- Small group sizes for personalized learning
Skills Covered
- Identifying and mitigating forklift hazards
- Pre-start checks, operating and moving loads, and securing the forklift
- Driving forward and reverse while maintaining visibility
- Understanding forklift stability and planning tasks
- Adhering to workplace safety responsibilities
Knowledge Evidence
Students must demonstrate competence by mastering:
- Proper lifting techniques to minimize wear and tear on equipment
- Efficient driving and engine power management strategies
- Forklift controls, instruments, and handling procedures
- High-risk work licence requirements and operating hazards
- Pre-operational and shutdown checks, and emergency procedures
- WHS environmental procedures
- Workplace duty of care and relevant regulations
All individuals in a workplace have a responsibility to ensure safety. The PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) must minimize risks, including those posed by vehicles or machinery. Warning devices should be used when operating mobile equipment to protect those nearby.
Once Ready For Assessment
An assessor is organised for both theory & practical assessment for a LF Forklift Licence, Safework NSW is to be given 48 hours-notice prior of any assessment for audit purposes.
Course Delivery
The course is presented using an animated PowerPoint displayed via an LCD TV or projector, complemented by a student workbook, handouts, course videos, and demonstrations. Practical exercises and written tasks are conducted as part of the assessment.
ForkTime are happy to conduct courses and assessment at our Mulgrave training centre. Alternatively you can arrange for training on site. Please contact us to discuss your needs via our Contact Form.
For general information please use our Contact form and we will be happy to reply to your questions or comments. Alternatively you can phone us on 02 4577 9577 to discuss any questions you may have.
Note: All High Risk Work (HRW) assessments must be completed in English written or verbal and comply with the conditions set out by Safework NSW
Note: the price includes up to 5 days of training with one assessment.
Note: All students will require a Unique Student Identifier Number USI
From 1 January 2015 if you are undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a registered training organisation you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This includes studying at TAFE or with a private training organisation, completing an apprenticeship or skill set, certificate or diploma course.
A USI gives you access to your online USI account which is made up of ten numbers and letters. It will look something like this: 3AW88YH9U5.
A USI account will contain all your nationally recognised training records and results from 1 January 2015 onwards. Your results from 2015 will be available in your USI account in 2016.
When applying for a job or enrolling in further study, you will often need to provide your training records and results. One of the main benefits of the USI is that you will have easy access to your training records and results throughout your life.
You can access your USI account online from a computer, tablet or smart phone anywhere and anytime. To apply http://www.usi.gov.au
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Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 91583
Unit 5 / 21 Groves Ave MULGRAVE NSW 2756
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