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Working at heights training
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Falls are a leading cause of serious injury
Make sure you are trained and that fall protection is in place before you work at heights. You can refuse unsafe work.
What it is
A short training unit, RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights. It is training, not a licence.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Do the unit RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights with a registered training organisation (RTO). You get a statement of attainment when you pass. It does not replace a high risk work licence when the work needs one, such as scaffolding or operating a large boom lift.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Jobs that need it
Common questions
- What is Working at heights training?
- A short training unit, RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights. It is training, not a licence.
- How do you get Working at heights training?
- Do the unit RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights with a registered training organisation (RTO). You get a statement of attainment when you pass. It does not replace a high risk work licence when the work needs one, such as scaffolding or operating a large boom lift.
- Who issues Working at heights training?
- Working at heights training is issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs).
- Which jobs need Working at heights training?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Renderer, Plasterer, Painter, Carpenter, Formworker, Scaffolder, Rigger and dogger and Glazier.