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Working at Heights Training Adelaide

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

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Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in Australian construction, and a daily risk across South Australian worksites. From CBD developments and suburban rooftops to Port Adelaide and regional infrastructure projects, the margin for error in this line of work is small and the consequences severe.

This one-day, face-to-face course delivers RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights, a nationally recognised unit covering hazard identification, equipment selection, rescue planning, and WHS compliance. The program combines theory with practical, hands-on training to ensure participants leave with the essential skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights. This course is required for most construction site roles in South Australia where there’s a risk of falling.

Adelaide courses run from our purpose-built training facility in Kilburn, conveniently located between the CBD and Port Adelaide. Group and on-site bookings are also available for South Australian businesses with larger teams.

To book or enquire, call our Adelaide team on (07) 5491 2144 or register your interest online.

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Course details

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights is designed for workers in operational roles who perform tasks at height as part of their regular duties. The course covers both the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely, in line with industry standards, workplace procedures, and South Australian WHS requirements.

Training covers:

  • WHS legislation, standards, and workplace procedures
  • Hazard identification and risk control for height-related work
  • Definitions and types of working at heights activities
  • Selecting and using the right height safety and personal protective equipment
  • Anchor points and safe anchorage selection
  • Fall protection equipment
  • Fall arrest systems
  • Work positioning systems
  • Ladder selection, setup, and safe use
  • Rescue equipment and emergency procedures
  • Industry case studies and examples

 

Participants work through knowledge assessments and hands-on demonstrations in an environment designed to replicate real-world work environments. Assessment includes written questions, verbal questioning, practical demonstrations, and performance observation.

On successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment that is valid for three years.

Course name

Working At Heights Course Adelaide

Duration

1 day face-to-face

Cost

$295 per person

Course code

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

Target audience

This course is for anyone working in, or moving into, a role that involves working at height across a wide range of South Australian industries. It suits construction workers, labourers, roofers, tilers, cladders, scaffolders, formworkers, electricians, solar installers, telecommunications riggers, maintenance crews, utilities and infrastructure workers, mining personnel, council teams, and more who commonly work above ground.

SafeWork SA requires competency-based training for those using work positioning systems, and this course meets that requirement. There are no formal prerequisites, so if your work involves rooftops, scaffolding, elevated platforms, or any situation where a fall could result in injury, this training applies.

If you’re unsure whether it’s right for your situation, call our Adelaide team, and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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Course delivery

Train with a team that understands how height safety is applied across South Australian workplaces

Our Adelaide-based trainers deliver practical, face-to-face training from our Kilburn facility, with options for on-site delivery for businesses across the state.

For companies, we offer flexible group training that can be delivered at your location, allowing your team to complete training in the same environment where they perform work. This approach keeps training relevant, reduces downtime, and helps workers apply what they’ve learned straight back on the job.

No matter the group size, the training is designed to prepare you for the realities of working on-site.

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Adelaide
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
(07) 5491 2144
training@link-resources.com.au
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Entry requirements

  • All participants must have sufficient English language skills to read and understand safety instructions, complete assessments, and follow trainer directions. Interpreters are not permitted.
  • Due to the physical nature of the training, participants should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
  • People with back, leg, arm or joint injuries may find it challenging to climb, access training structures or wear a harness for extended periods.
  • Students must be physically capable of wearing a harness and working at height during practical components.

 

At the enquiry stage, students are sent an information pack that includes course details and booking information. This process helps confirm that the course is suitable and allows any support needs to be discussed.

There are no formal prerequisites for this unit of competency.

Payment Options

Please see the Link Resources, Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.

Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, EFTPOS, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au or call (07) 5491 2144.

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Pathways

Training and education pathways

Working at heights is often one part of a broader safety training program. Completing RIIWHS204E is commonly paired with other units across the resources, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Workers and businesses looking to build on this foundation may consider:

 

Employment pathways

This unit is relevant to a wide range of roles where height work is a routine part of the job. Completing the training can support entry into, or progression within, positions such as:

  • Construction and civil labourers
  • Maintenance and shutdown personnel
  • Utilities and infrastructure workers
  • Roofing, scaffolding, and installation crews
  • Telecommunications and electrical workers
  • Resource sector and mining workers
  • Council and facilities maintenance teams
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CITB Funding Available

South Australian workers in the building and construction industry may be eligible for CITB funding for this course.

CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) is a whole-of-industry led organisation that provides support to attract, train and retain South Australian building and construction workers through leadership in training and skills development. CITB funding is available for this course, which may reduce the cost of training for eligible workers and their employers.

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Why choose Link Resources for your Working at Heights course in Adelaide?

CITB funding available for eligible SA workers

South Australian workers in the building and construction industry may be eligible for CITB funding for this course, significantly reducing the cost of training. A gap fee of $140 applies to funded enrolments. Call us to confirm eligibility before booking.

Flexible course delivery

Courses run regularly at our Adelaide facility, with options for group bookings and on-site training. It’s an easy way to upskill individuals or entire teams without disrupting your schedule.

Current and compliant training

Course content reflects current WHS requirements and the safety obligations expected on South Australian construction sites. You’re learning what applies in the field, not outdated or generic material.

Registered Training Organisation

As a nationally recognised RTO (45483), the training you complete with us is recognised across Australia and supports your ability to perform work safely across different sites and industries.

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Our locations

Link Resources has purpose-built training facilities all across Australia to meet your specific training requirements.

Link Resources' Sunshine Coast facility

Sunshine Coast

8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575

Link Resources' Brisbane facility

Brisbane

18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Link Resources' Moreton Bay facility

Moreton Bay

Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503

Link Resources' Adelaide facility

Adelaide

414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084

Link Resources' Devonport training facility

Devonport

14 Loone Lane, Spreyton TAS 7310

Link Resources' Launceston training facility

Launceston

55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250

Link Resources' Melbourne training facility

Melbourne

24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192

Gippsland

48a Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844

FAQS

In most cases, yes. If your role involves a risk of falling, you’re expected to be trained and competent to perform work safely under WHS laws.

On construction sites, this usually means having completed RIIWHS204E, which demonstrates you can carry out height-related tasks in line with safety obligations. Employers typically won’t allow workers on-site without evidence of this competency.

If your work involves rooftops, ladders, scaffolding or elevated platforms, working at heights training is generally expected.

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required for high-risk construction work involving a risk of falling from height.

Currently, this applies where there is a risk of falling more than 3 metres in some housing construction scenarios.

From 1 July 2026, this threshold will drop to more than 2 metres, bringing South Australia in line with national standards. SafeWork SA has advised that businesses should prepare ahead of this change, particularly if teams regularly work between 2 and 3 metres.

Yes. This Working at Heights course is eligible for funding through the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) for approved participants.

Eligible South Australian construction workers may access subsidised training, which can significantly reduce the course cost. Funding availability and contribution amounts can vary depending on your employer, employment status, and CITB eligibility criteria.

Learn more about our CITB-funded courses here

Participants work with a range of height safety systems and personal protective equipment, including harnesses, anchor points and ladders. Practical training focuses on how to select, inspect and use safety equipment correctly, implement control measures, and maintain safe access while performing work at height.

You’ll also cover fall protection systems, pre-use checks, and rescue procedures, with all activities aligned to Australian standards and real construction site scenarios.

In most cases, yes. If you’re working as a contractor or subcontractor and your role involves a risk of falling, you’ll be expected to hold current working at heights training.

Completing RIIWHS204E demonstrates your competency to perform work at height in line with site safety obligations, which is often a requirement before you’re allowed on-site. Principal contractors and site managers typically won’t engage or induct workers without evidence of this training.

In South Australia, a risk of falling more than 2 metres on a construction site is classified as high-risk construction work under the WHS Regulations, which requires a documented Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) before work begins. From 1 July 2026, that threshold drops from 3 metres to 2 metres, bringing more everyday tasks, including residential roofing and framing, into scope.

SafeWork SA also requires competency-based training for anyone using work positioning systems. Beyond the specific thresholds, employers have an ongoing duty to identify fall hazards and apply the hierarchy of controls, whatever the height involved.

RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights covers this hierarchy in full, including anchor points, fall arrest and restraint systems, and rescue procedures relevant to South Australian sites.

Generally, only for short, low-risk tasks. Ladders remain a common tool on South Australian sites, but they’re intended for brief jobs, not as a stand-in for scaffolding, platforms, or other fall protection systems when the work is longer, requires two hands, or involves less stable ground conditions.

There’s no dedicated ladder licence in Australia, though ladder use still falls under WHS obligations relating to fall risk, and the Australian Standard AS 1892 sets out safe use requirements. With SA’s high-risk construction work threshold dropping to 2 metres from 1 July 2026, more tasks will need this kind of assessment before a ladder is used instead of a more secure system.

This course covers how to make that call correctly, based on the task and site conditions rather than convenience.

This course and all related training and assessment services are delivered by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO Provider Number 45483).

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