Mines Rescue has almost 90 years experience assisting the mining industry to manage risk and operate safely. To ensure the highest quality standards, Mines Rescue plays a pivotal role in training through its Registered Training Organisation, offering training programs that have been developed by mining and emergency response professionals with national qualifications.

The RIIWHS204D - Work safely at heights course offered by Mines Rescue provides participants with an understanding of undertaking safe working practices when working at heights or depths in the resource, infrastructure or general industries. The practical nature of this course allows participants to develop and demonstrate safe work practices at heights.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain skills and knowledge in:

Course nameRIIWHS204D - Work safely at heights

Who should attend?Individuals seeking to work at heights or depths in the resource, infrastructure or general industries.

DurationÆÆ Four hours (Level one)ÆÆ Eight hours (Level two)

LocationsÆÆ LithgowÆÆ MoolarbenÆÆ SingletonÆÆ Woonona or at your site

Delivery methodA combination of face-to-face classroom based training, desktop scenarios and practical training exercises.

Assessment methodAssessment may include written and oral questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

Course feesPlease see our pricing document available on our website. Onsite training costs are available upon request.

RIIWHS204D - Work safely at heights

Æz Identifying the work requirementsÆz Work procedures and instructions for the taskÆz Accessing and installing equipmentÆz Performing work at heightsÆz Cleaning up the work area Æz Optional rescue component also available (Level two)

Fast FactsCourse Overview

Learning outcomesThis course is available in two levels where level two incorporates a working at heights rescue component to meet the legislative requirements for heights workers.

Æz Level one: Working safely at heights Æz Level two: Working safely

at heights plus additional rescue component

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following unit:

Æz RIIWHS204D - Work safely at heights

Entry requirementsNo formal previous learning is required for this course however Mines Rescue encourages participants to gain knowledge and experience of the policies and procedures at their workplace before starting the course.

It is acknowledged that this is a course based on a Certificate II level qualification that requires appropriate levels of language, literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, in-course activities and assessment tasks.

Further informationPlease refer to the Mines Rescue Participants Handbook located on our website for relevant policy information, including Payment Terms and Conditions and Refund and Fees Policy.

If you believe you already hold some or all of the skills, knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). You are encouraged to refer to our Participant Handbook and RPL/CT Handbook for Applicants and speak with Mines Rescue prior to commencing training.

For any further information please contact your local Mines Rescue station or visit our website www.minesrescueservices.com.

LithgowT: +61 (2) 6350 1000F: +61 (2) 6352 36843 Proto AvenueLithgow NSW 2790PO Box 338Lithgow NSW 2790

MoolarbenT: +61 (2) 6350 1000F: +61 (2) 6352 3684Murragamba RoadUlan NSW 2850PO Box 338Lithgow NSW 2790

NewcastleT: +61 (2) 4922 4400F: +61 (2) 4958 3504533 Lake Road Argenton NSW 2284PO Box 146Boolaroo NSW 2284

SingletonT: +61 (2) 6573 9000F: +61 (2) 6573 20076 Lachlan AvenueSingleton HeightsNSW 2330

WoononaT: +61 (2) 4286 5499F: +61 (2) 4285 1397558-580 Princes HighwayWoonona NSW 2517PO Box 41Corrimal NSW 2518

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