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RIIWHS204E-Work safely at heights
UNIT INTRODUCTION
This resource covers the unit RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights.
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safety at heights in
the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
This unit it appropriate for those working in operational roles where they are required to
perform work at heights.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can
vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced
prior to application of the unit.
Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS)
are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the
National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualize
the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/ Territory OHS legislative
requirements.
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
This resource brings together information to develop your knowledge about this unit. The
information is designed to reflect the requirements of the unit and uses headings to makes it
easier to follow.
Read through this resource to develop your knowledge in preparation for your
assessment. You will be required to complete the assessment tools that are included in
your program. At the back of the resource are a list of references you may find useful to
review.
As a student it is important to extend your learning and to search out text books, internet
sites, talk to people at work and read newspaper articles and journals which can provide
additional learning material.
Your trainer may include additional information and provide activities, slide presentations,
and assessments in class to support your learning.
ABOUT ASSESSMENT
Throughout your training we are committed to your learning by providing a training and
assessment framework that ensures the knowledge gained through training is translated
into practical on the job improvements.
You are going to be assessed for:
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