Working at Heights Course Sunshine Coast

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

A worker in full PPE performing a controlled descent from a tall structure against a blue sky, illustrating comprehensive working at heights course outcomes.

Book a course

In Queensland, around 1,700 falls from height result in serious injury each year, with construction making up more than 20 per cent of those incidents. Falls from ladders, scaffolding, rooftops, and elevated work platforms remain some of the most common and preventable.

Under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, anyone exposed to a risk of falling is required to be properly trained. That includes contractors, trades, and site workers across a wide range of industries.

RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights is a one-day, face-to-face course that covers hazard identification, correct equipment use, fall protection systems, and emergency response. The training is practical, hands-on, and aligned with real site conditions.

Courses run from our Warana training facility, with access to equipment and structures that reflect the work being done across the region. Group bookings and on-site training are also available for Sunshine Coas

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

Facility
Cost
Duration
Choose a date

SUNSHINE COAST, 8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575

$275.00 p/p

1 day

  • Jul 27 Mon
    🔥3 spots left
  • Aug 6 Thu
    🔥4 spots left
  • Aug 10 Mon
  • Aug 17 Mon
  • Aug 24 Mon
  • Aug 31 Mon
  • Sep 7 Mon
  • Sep 14 Mon
  • Sep 21 Mon
  • Sep 28 Mon
  • Oct 6 Tue
  • Oct 12 Mon
  • Oct 19 Mon
  • Oct 26 Mon
  • Nov 2 Mon
  • Nov 9 Mon
  • Nov 16 Mon
  • Nov 23 Mon
  • Nov 30 Mon
  • Dec 7 Mon
  • Dec 14 Mon

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.

A close-up of a safety professional hooking a large metal carabiner onto a safety rail, demonstrating fall protection equipment used in Melbourne working at heights training.
An industrial rope access technician descending a high-rise concrete wall using professional rigging, showcasing advanced working at heights skills.

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.

Book Now

Entry requirements

Payment Options

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.

A technician in high-visibility gear and a hard hat carefully adjusting rope access rigging and safety lines at a Melbourne industrial site.

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.

Need something different? Call us on 07 5491 2144

FAQS

Yes. Under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, anyone exposed to a risk of falling from one level to another must be trained and deemed competent before carrying out that work. This applies across construction, trades, maintenance, and many other site-based roles.

There is no formal expiry set by legislation. However, most employers and sites across Queensland expect workers to complete refresher training every 2 to 3 years to keep skills current and aligned with safety expectations.

Yes. Ladder safety is covered as part of the course, including correct selection, setup, and safe use across different surfaces and job types. Participants also learn when a ladder isn’t the right tool for the job and what alternatives should be considered first under Queensland’s hierarchy of controls.

Working at heights training is often completed alongside confined spaces training (RIIWHS202E) as both are common requirements across construction, resources, and maintenance worksites.

Other units frequently paired with this course include permit-to-work (MSMPER200) and elevating work platform operation (RIIHAN301E or TLILIC0005), depending on site requirements and the industry standards applicable to your role.

Participants are observed completing a range of hands-on tasks, including the proper use and fitting of harnesses and personal protective equipment, equipment inspection, and working through rescue planning scenarios. Assessors need to see that participants can apply what they’ve learned in realistic conditions and are capable of performing work safely.

Under work health and safety law, employers must eliminate or minimise the risk of a fall so far as reasonably practicable. There’s no single legislated height that triggers this duty, but most jurisdictions treat 2 metres as the practical threshold for formal fall protection controls. For the full breakdown of height thresholds, fall prevention requirements, and when training is legally required, see our guide to working at heights requirements and regulations.

It depends on the task, the height, and how long the work will take. Ladders can be appropriate for short-duration tasks where other access equipment isn’t reasonably practicable, but they come with their own WHS obligations around selection and risk control. See our guide to choosing the right ladder or access equipment for what’s required before using one on site.

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

Level up with the experts in heavy industry training

From heavy industries to council organisations and individual personnel, Link Resources is the team helping you fill the gap in your qualifications or services.

Contact Form

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Form

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
MM slash DD slash YYYY