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ONLINE DELIVERY OVERVIEW

Our online self paced Working at Heights Awareness course provides participants with the knowledge to identify tasks classified as ‘work at height’ under health and safety legislation.

Designed for flexible learning, the course explores national and state regulations and outlines the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees. Interactive modules guide participants through the process of identifying height-related hazards, assessing associated risks, and applying the hierarchy of controls to minimise or eliminate those risks.

The course also provides an introduction to fall prevention devices, work-positioning systems, and individual fall arrest systems to support safe and compliant practices in the workplace.

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR

  • Employers, supervisors and team leaders who manage work that is (or could be) deemed as “work at height”
  • Anyone requiring an introduction to working at heights
icon 2-3 Hours
icon Online Self Paced
icon No prerequisites
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Detailed Information About this Course
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

This is a non-accredited training course. Students who complete this course will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Assessment for this course is conducted through a series of online quizzes designed to confirm understanding of key concepts and their ability to apply knowledge related to working at heights. Participants must successfully complete all quizzes to achieve course completion.

PREREQUISITES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age requirements

Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Participants under the age of 18 must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to enrol and participate in this course. Consent will be obtained during the enrolment process, and a signed consent form must be submitted prior to the start of training. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)

Participants are required to have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills and be able to read and write in English. This course requires a basic level of computer literacy to navigate the online learning system and complete required activities.

RESOURCES

To complete this course, participants require:

  • A desktop or laptop computer
  • Internet browser (Chrome recommended)
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Ability to play sound
  • PDF reader

Smartphones and tablets are not supported due to compatibility issues with some applications. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

COURSE WORKLOAD

This course is delivered online and is entirely self-paced, allowing you to complete the content in your own time and at your convenience, within the 3-month enrolment period. Participants need to ensure that they allow sufficient time in a quiet, focused study environment to fully absorb the content and complete the assessment tasks.