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Work Safely at Heights Course

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

On-Site

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 360.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get the skills you need to work safely at heights.

This nationally recognised Work Safely at Heights short course is designed to assist employers and employees in understanding the characteristics, hazards and legislative requirements needed to work safely at heights.

This one-day short course is delivered through mix of classroom-based theory and hands-on practical activities where you will learn about definitions and terminology as per the relevant Australian Standard, and industrial harness-based systems.

You’ll learn about the types of fall prevention equipment and their use, and how to perform risk assessment of a work area and select the required equipment. You’ll also cover suspension trauma, the roles and responsibilities of key personnel, and review case studies of unsafe work practices in alignment with relevant legislation (including the Code of Practice).

On successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit completed, and a TasTAFE competency card to demonstrate your ability to work safely at heights.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026	Short course 1 day, Thursday, 8am - 4pm, I Block Alanvale Room I2-03 Before clicking Apply Now or Enquire Now, please make yourself aware of information under the below 7 drop down headings	On-Site	Apply now
Alanvale	19 Nov 2026 - 19 Nov 2026	Short course 1 day, Thursday, 8am - 4pm, I Block Alanvale Room I2-01 Before clicking Apply Now or Enquire Now, please make yourself aware of information under the below 7 drop down headings	On-Site	Apply now
South
Clarence	22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026	Short course Work at Heights is a one day course. Wednesday 22nd July. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Apply now
Clarence	19 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026	Short course Work at Heights is a one day course. Wednesday 19th August. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Apply now
Clarence	16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2026	Short course Work at Heights is a one day course. Wednesday 16th September. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Apply now
Clarence	14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026	Short course Work at Heights is a one day course. Wednesday 14th October. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Apply now
Clarence	11 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026	Short course Work at Heights is a one day course. Wednesday 11th November. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Apply now

Clarence	9 Dec 2026 - 9 Dec 2026	Short course Work at Heights is a one day course. Wednesday 9th December. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Apply now
North West
Burnie	3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2026	Short course Monday, 8am - 4 pm, D Block, room D1-50.	On-Site	Apply now
Burnie	14 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2026	Short course Monday, 8am - 4 pm, D Block, room D1-76.	On-Site	Apply now
Burnie	12 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2026	Short course Monday, 8am - 4 pm, D Block, room D1-76.	On-Site	Apply now

Entry

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

You must wear protective work wear (safety boots and gloves) for the practical assessment.
These need to be supplied by the student.

Licensing and other requirements Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

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