Work Safely at Heights

• Accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information for working at heights
• Assessing hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implementing control methods
• Selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment
• Identifying required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment
• Checking the correct fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment
• Performing work safely at heights.

This course is delivered through a blend of:

• Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce working at heights hazards, risk controls, and safety requirements.
• Hands-on practical training with fall protection and height safety equipment in realistic controlled environments.
• Scenario-based exercises simulating workplace tasks at height to apply safe work practices.
• Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in using fall protection and height safety equipment safely.

Work Safely at Heights (WSAH) course is designed for learners who work, or are required to work, at height across a range of industries including Construction, Resources, Oil and Gas, Maritime, Maintenance, and Infrastructure roles.  This course is suitable for both new entrants to industry and existing workers.

Learners undertaking this course may include personnel required to access elevated work areas, use ladders or fixed access systems, and operate fall prevention and fall arrest equipment such as harnesses, lanyards, inertia reels, and anchor systems as part of their day-to-day role. 

Physical Requirements

Working at heights training involves physical demands that require learners to safely perform tasks involving movement, balance and sustained activity at elevation. Learners are required to actively participate in activities that may include:

• Use upper and lower body strength to climb, move, and position themselves safely over extended periods

• Maintain balance, coordination and postural stability in elevated and uneven working environments

• Sustain physical activity for the duration of practical sessions, including periods of standing, movement and task completion

• Tolerate wearing a full body harness and PPE for extended periods, including pressure from straps and restricted movement

• Perform tasks that require bending, reaching, twisting and sustained postural control while connected to safety systems

Psychological Requirements

Working at heights may present psychological demands that can affect a learner’s comfort, confidence and ability to safely participate in training activities. Learners are expected to be able to:

• Manage anxiety, stress or discomfort that may arise during height-based activities

Behavioural & Safety Requirements

Safe participation in this course relies on consistent adherence to instructions, procedures and safe behaviours. Learners are expected to contribute to a safe learning environment for themselves and others. Learners are required to:

• Communicate effectively with trainers and other learners during activities

• Immediately report hazards, equipment faults, discomfort or safety concerns

• Participate in all safety briefings, demonstrations and debrief sessions

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital 

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for learners is available on request. More information is available on our website.