Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Working at Heights
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to identify fall hazards, implement fall protection measures, and work safely at heights in compliance with OHS and Construction Regulations.
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to identify fall hazards, implement fall protection measures, and work safely at heights in compliance with OHS and Construction Regulations.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Construction, maintenance and technical personnel, contractors and supervisors involved in work at height.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify fall hazards in the workplace
- Conduct working at heights risk assessments
- Use fall protection systems correctly
- Develop fall protection plans
- Respond to emergencies and perform rescue procedures
- Ensure compliance with OHS and Construction Regulations
2 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to working at heights
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to working at heights; Hazard identification; Risk assessment; Fall protection systems; Safe work procedures. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Definition and scope
- Legal requirements (OHS Act & Construction Regulations)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Fall hazards
- Unsafe conditions and acts
- Environmental factors
- Conducting working at heights risk assessments
- Evaluating risks
- Control measures
- Guardrails and barriers
- Personal fall arrest systems (harnesses, lanyards)
- Anchor points and lifelines
- Work permits
- Safe access and egress
- Use of ladders and scaffolding
- Harness inspection and fitting
- Risk assessment exercise
- Equipment identification
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Harness inspection and fitting; Risk assessment exercise; Equipment identification. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Fall protection plans
The published outline groups these sessions together: Fall protection plans; Use & inspection of equipment; Emergency response & rescue; Documentation & reporting; Monitoring & continuous improvement. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Developing fall protection plans
- Legal compliance requirements
- Inspection of PPE
- Maintenance requirements
- Rescue planning
- Suspension trauma awareness
- Rescue techniques
- Permits and records
- Incident reporting
- Evaluating system effectiveness
- Improving safety performance
- Fall arrest simulation
- Rescue drill exercise
- Equipment inspection
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Fall arrest simulation; Rescue drill exercise; Equipment inspection. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.