Course details

This course equips workers with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely work at height as part of their day-to-day role. It focuses on how to identify hazards, carry out a risk assessment, and conduct work using the correct systems and equipment.

Training covers:

How to identify hazards and assess risks before starting work
Safe methods to conduct work at height across different job types
Ladder safety, including correct selection, setup, and use
Equipment usage, including inspection and fit-for-purpose selection
Fall protection systems and how they are applied on site
Anchor points and choosing safe connection locations
Using harnesses and other personal protective equipment correctly
Emergency response and basic rescue planning

The course combines guided learning with practical application, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they learn in realistic scenarios. Assessment is completed through a mix of knowledge questions and observed practical tasks.

On successful completion, participants are issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course name

Working At Heights Course Sunshine Coast

Duration

1 day face-to-face

Cost

$275 per person

Course code

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

Target audience

This course is suited to workers across the Sunshine Coast who are required to safely work at height, or who may be exposed to a fall risk as part of their role.

It is commonly undertaken by:

Construction workers and labourers across residential and commercial builds
Roofers and solar installers working across the region’s growing housing and energy sector
Maintenance crews servicing resorts, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure
Trades such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters
Local council and infrastructure workers
Supervisors or those in operational roles

It is also relevant for anyone needing to meet Queensland WHS requirements before starting work on sites where working at height is involved.

Course delivery

Give your team the training they need to work safely at heights on the Sunshine Coast

Our head office and training facility is located at 8 Technology Drive, Warana, making it a convenient option for workers travelling from across the Sunshine Coast, including Caloundra, Maroochydore, and up toward Noosa.

Training is delivered in a facility designed to reflect real site conditions. You’ll get time on the tools, working with height systems and equipment used across various industries.

If you’re organising training for a team, we can deliver training courses tailored to your site and the way your team works. For groups of ten or more, we can run the course on-site, bringing all equipment and setting it up in your work environment.

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Sunshine Coast

8 Technology Drive, Warana, QLD 4575
(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.

Pathways

Training and education pathways

On most worksites, height safety is just one part of the overall training required. Many workers build out their qualifications with additional units that cover different types of site risks and responsibilities. If you’re looking to broaden your skills or meet site requirements across multiple areas, you might also consider:

Employment pathways

This course is often needed for roles where working at height is part of the day-to-day. It’s widely expected across construction, trades, maintenance, and infrastructure work, and is regularly asked for before stepping onto site in Queensland.

Why choose Link Resources for your Working at Heights course in the Sunshine Coast?

Supporting heavy industry clients for over 10 years

Link Resources has been supporting heavy industries across Australia since 2013, working across oil and gas, mining, construction, civil infrastructure, and utilities. This course is backed by that operational depth and experience across the industry.

Registered Training Organisation

Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO 45483) delivers nationally recognised training that meets ASQA standards and is accepted by employers across Queensland and the rest of the country.

On-site delivery across the Sunshine Coast

We run courses at your worksite for groups of ten or more, bringing all equipment and setting up in your environment. Your team trains where they work, under conditions they will encounter in their roles.

Courses running year-round

We run most of our courses multiple times per week, so there’s no waiting around for a date that works. Whether you need one person certified or a full crew, there’s a slot available.

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