Course Overview
WAM Training’s one day Working at Heights Course provides essential height safety information and practical training around assessing fall hazards, implementing risk control measures and using harnesses and other safety equipment to perform work tasks at heights.
Australian Standard AS1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance states that each person performing harness-based work must complete nationally recognised height safety training. This course helps to meet this requirement, and also contributes towards employers meeting their legislative obligations to provide adequate levels of information, instruction, training and supervision in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.).
What Unit of Competency is covered during the Working at Heights Course?
Our Working at Heights Course covers the following Unit of Competency:
Who can enrol into our Working at Heights Course?
To be eligible to enrol into our Working at Heights Course, you must:
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Have a valid USI (you can create one for free or look yours up at www.usi.gov.au)
- Weigh no more than 120kg (this is the limit of our fall arrest systems)
- Not be fearful of heights
Experience working with safety paperwork is preferred, but not essential.
It’s important that you’re able to speak English clearly and be able to understand and complete worksite documentation relevant to working at heights. Additionally, many of our courses involve practical tasks which require the physical capability to operate machinery, climb ladders, handle tools, perform manual handling and move within confined, elevated or awkward spaces. If you would like to discuss, please contact WAM Training by calling 1800 143 343.
Working At Heights Course Registration
To register for the Working At Heights Course, simply follow these steps:
Step 1
Choose your preferred course date.
Step 2
Fill in your details and complete the payment process.
Step 3
Check your inbox for your booking confirmation email.
Course Dates
There’s plenty of flexibility when it comes to booking a course with WAM Training. Choose from one of the options below, or enquire about having a private course conducted on your site. And don’t forget – Credit Account Holders can use their promo codes to save 10% when booking online!
The Working at Heights Courses listed below are delivered at 56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North, VIC 3026.
Upcoming Workshops
Course Dates | Time | Available Spaces | Cost | Individual Bookings | Business Bookings |
23 May 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $240.00 | ||
28 May 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 4 | $240.00 | ||
2 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 5 | $240.00 | ||
11 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 2 | $240.00 | ||
16 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $240.00 | ||
18 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $240.00 | ||
20 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
23 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 11 | $240.00 | ||
25 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
30 June 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
1 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $240.00 | ||
2 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 10 | $240.00 | ||
4 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
7 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
9 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 10 | $240.00 | ||
11 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
14 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
15 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
16 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
18 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
21 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
23 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
25 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
28 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
29 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
30 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
1 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
4 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
6 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
11 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
12 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
13 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
15 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
18 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
20 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
25 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
26 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
27 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
28 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
1 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
3 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
8 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
9 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
10 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
12 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
15 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
17 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
19 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
22 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
23 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
24 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
29 September 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
1 October 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
3 October 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
6 October 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 | ||
7 October 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $240.00 |
Course Details
What subjects are covered in our Working at Heights Course?
Our Working at Heights Course covers essential topics such as:
- Identifying and assessing fall hazards
- Conducting risk assessments
- Implementing control measures
- Harness inspection, fitting and use
Keep reading to find out more!
Working At Heights Course structure
Throughout this course, our expert Trainers will guide you through both theoretical and practical training to help you build the knowledge and hands-on skills required for the workplace. You’ll also complete both theoretical and practical assessments to demonstrate your competence.
Language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills requirements
Trainees must be able to speak English clearly, understand and complete worksite documentation and explain and describe issues relating to height safety.
Our expert Trainers will guide and support you throughout the learning process. However, please note that the formal assessments are closed-book.
To give you an idea of the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills required, here are five example questions similar in complexity to what you’ll encounter during the course:
- List four faults that would make a safety harness unsafe to use
- Explain why height safety equipment must be inspected both before and after use
- You are required to access a roof using a ladder. List three safety precautions to ensure the ladder is used correctly
- How often should harnesses, ropes and slings be tagged according to AS1891.4?
- You are working at height using a fall arrest system. What should you do if the weather changes and it begins to rain heavily?
If you’re not sure whether your Language, Literacy, Numeracy or Digital Literacy skills are suitable for this course, please contact WAM Training by calling 1800 143 343 so that we can provide you with a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment to help determine your readiness.
Is additional support available?
WAM Training has the following support services available to help you succeed in your training:
- A team of Training Support Officers to guide you through enrolment and your training journey
- Access to our Training Manager, who can help schedule further training if needed
- Additional classroom-based training sessions at no extra cost
- One-on-one training available (additional fees may apply)
- Accessible facilities, including a disabled toilet and on-site parking
If you require additional support with language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills, we can refer you to both informal and formal learning options to help you prepare for your course.
We can also provide information about external support services that specialise in mental health, crisis assistance and wellbeing.
If you feel like you might need some extra support, please call WAM Training on 1800 143 343 for a chat about how we can support you.
How many other Trainees might be at my Working At Heights Course?
WAM Training’s Working At Heights Course has a maximum group size of 12. We are passionate about keeping our class sizes small so that you and your team receive the dedicated attention required for a successful outcome.
Working At Heights Course locations
We run our Working At Heights Course regularly at our Laverton North Training Facility (56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North). Additionally, we can deliver this course for your team privately at your site (Just head on over and complete our Onsite Course Enquiry Form).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most businesses that work with WAM Training have their staff recomplete their Working at Heights Course every 2 years.
Australian Standard AS1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance states that Persons should be reassessed, at appropriate intervals, to confirm ongoing competency relevant to their tasks associated with working in a fall risk environment… So, what does that mean?
It means that retraining should be something which is planned for at an interval which takes into account the risk associated with the tasks being undertaken.
Ultimately, it is up to the employer to set a policy on how often they will retrain their staff in height safety.
Whilst we will discuss the need to plan for rescue (I.e. ensuring that we consider any areas that rescue might be needed and that the means of rescue is readily available), WAM Training’s Working at Heights Course is not considered to be sufficient to train rescuers.
Our Working at Heights Course fee is $240 (GST Exempt) per person.
Upon successful completion of our Working at Heights Course, Trainees will be issued with a Proof of Training Card as well as a Statement of Attainment validating their skills and knowledge.
WAM Training’s Working at Heights Course takes one day, from 7:45am to 4:00pm. As soon as you make your booking, you’ll receive our Working at Heights Course Handbook which we recommend you study before attending.
More often than not, when someone fails WAM Training’s Working at Heights Course, it’s due to not paying attention. Our highly experienced Trainers have worked with hundreds, if not thousands of Trainees to help them become competent height safety operators. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to pay attention and participate during your Working at Heights Course.