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Working at Heights Course Brisbane

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

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Queensland recorded the highest number of workplace fatalities of any state in 2024, and falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious injury on construction and infrastructure sites. Brisbane’s construction, mining services, and logistics sectors regularly require workers to perform tasks above 2 metres, from scaffolding and structural steel through to elevated plant and warehouse racking.

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights is a one-day, face-to-face course covering hazard identification, equipment selection, fall protection systems, and rescue procedures. Delivered from our Cannon Hill training facility, the course is practical and hands-on, with group and on-site training available for Brisbane businesses.

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

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BRISBANE - 18 / 229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD

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Course details

Under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, anyone exposed to a risk of falling is required to be properly trained. That requirement applies across Brisbane’s construction, mining services, civil infrastructure, and logistics sectors.

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights is a one-day, face-to-face course delivered from our Cannon Hill facility, covering hazard identification, equipment selection, fall protection systems, and rescue procedures.

Course name

Working At Heights Course Brisbane

Duration

1 day face-to-face

Cost

$275 per person

Course code

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

On-site & Group bookings

Available on request

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Target audience

This course is suited to workers across Brisbane 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 and civil infrastructure workers on Brisbane’s commercial and residential builds
  • Mining services companies operating out of Brisbane, accessing elevated plant and structures
  • Warehousing and logistics workers at Australia TradeCoast, Port of Brisbane, and Gateway Motorway distribution precincts, working from mezzanines and elevated racking
  • Utilities and telecommunications crews working on towers, poles, and elevated infrastructure across South East Queensland
  • Facilities and property maintenance workers carrying out roof access and building maintenance
  • Supervisors and operational staff overseeing height-related work

 

If your role requires you to work on scaffolding, platforms, ladders, or elevated work platforms at or above 2 metres, this course meets your legislative obligation under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld). Many Brisbane employers book this alongside Confined Space Entry training for teams working across both height and confined space tasks.

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An industrial rope access technician descending a high-rise concrete wall using professional rigging, showcasing advanced working at heights skills.

Course delivery

Link Resources Brisbane
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Our Cannon Hill facility is approximately 10 km from the Brisbane CBD, with easy access from the Gateway Motorway and Wynnum Road. On-site parking is available.

For groups of ten or more, we can run the course on-site, bringing all equipment and setting it up in your work environment.

What to bring

  • Long pants
  • Enclosed, sturdy footwear (steel-capped boots preferred)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing, as some training may take place outdoors
  • Sunscreen
  • Photo ID
  • Any existing training certificates if requesting RPL assessment

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 just one part of a broader safety training requirement on Brisbane worksites. Many roles call for additional units covering confined spaces, permits, or elevated work platforms, depending on the site and the work being performed. Workers and businesses looking to build on this course may also consider:

 

Employment pathways

This unit of competency supports a wide range of roles across Brisbane’s construction, mining services, logistics, and infrastructure sectors. Completing it can support entry into, or progression within, positions such as:

  • Construction and civil labourers
  • Mining services and resource sector personnel
  • Warehousing and logistics workers
  • Utilities and telecommunications crews
  • Facilities and maintenance teams
  • Supervisors and operational staff overseeing height-related work
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Why choose Link Resources for your Working at Heights course in Brisbane?

Purpose-built Cannon Hill training facility

Our Cannon Hill centre is equipped with dedicated height safety training areas and fall protection equipment. Participants work through practical exercises in a controlled, safe environment using industry-standard equipment.

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 for Brisbane businesses

For groups of ten or more, we bring training to your worksite, with all equipment supplied and set up in your work environment.

Relied on by businesses across Brisbane and South East Queensland

From construction contractors to mining services companies and logistics operators, organisations across Brisbane and South East Queensland choose Link Resources because our training is consistent, compliant, and built around what workers require in the field.

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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' Kurwongbah facility

Kurwongbah

Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503

Link Resources' Adelaide facility

Adelaide

Unit 4/77-79 Tapleys Hill Road, Hendon SA 5014

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

FAQS

Yes. Under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, anyone exposed to a risk of falling more than 2 metres must be properly trained, regardless of industry.

The Statement of Attainment is nationally recognised and valid for three years. Most employers and site operators require refresher training at that point to keep certification current with site induction requirements.

Yes. The course covers ladder selection, setup, and safe use, alongside selecting, inspecting, and using fall protection equipment such as harnesses, anchor points, and fall arrest systems.

Yes. For groups of ten or more, we can deliver the course at your worksite, bringing all equipment and setting it up in your work environment.

Under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, anyone exposed to a risk of falling while working is required to be properly trained, and a fall risk of 2 metres or more on a construction site triggers additional obligations, including a documented Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) before work begins.

Employers are required to apply a hierarchy of controls: eliminating the risk where possible, using fall prevention devices such as guardrails or scaffolding first, then work positioning systems, and fall arrest systems such as harnesses where other controls can’t fully remove the risk. This applies across Brisbane’s construction, mining services, and logistics sectors, wherever workers are exposed to a fall risk.

RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights covers this hierarchy in detail, giving workers and supervisors the practical knowledge to identify hazards, select the right controls, and meet their obligations on site.

It depends on the task. Ladders are suited to short-duration, lower-risk work, but they’re not a substitute for fall protection systems when a job involves working for extended periods, using both hands, or carrying tools and equipment at height.

There’s no specific ladder licence in Australia, but ladder use still falls under WHS obligations relating to fall risk, and the Australian Standard AS 1892 sets out requirements for safe use. On Brisbane construction and mining services sites in particular, more secure options such as scaffolding or elevated work platforms are often required where they’re reasonably available.

This course covers how to assess a task and choose the right equipment, so workers aren’t defaulting to a ladder simply because it’s convenient or already on site.

Yes — “working at heights ticket” is a common term for this qualification. On successful completion of RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, valid for three years.

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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