Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safety at heights in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles where they are required to perform work at heights. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit. Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements
Welcome to the assessment of RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights. During this assessment you will work through a Theory Assessment and Practical Assessment with observable tasks. These activities will give you an understanding of this unit.
Elements covered in this assessment are:
1. Identify work requirements
2. Identify work procedures and instructions
3. Access and install equipment
4. Perform work at heights
5. Clean up work area
Understanding the Assessment
During your training you will be observed working in various areas of your establishment. You will be assessed on your knowledge, skills and attitude whilst working in these areas. To be successful you must demonstrate competency on an ongoing basis. When you feel confident in a task you have undertaken or are about to undertake, notify your Trainer/Assessor so they are able to observe you during the task.
You may be assessed in any number of ways:
• You may be asked to explain how to undertake a given task
• You may be observed while carrying out a task
• You may be questioned on your ability to achieve the specified outcome
• You may have to complete various written tasks
Your Trainer assessor will carry out these assessments and you will be given notice as to when each assessment will take place. To complete your assessment for each unit, you must successfully complete all Theory and practical assessment pieces to the required standard. This unit is to be assessed by Theory Assessment and Practical assessment.
1. Training and Theory assessment– Training and Theory assessment– minimum of 4 hrs Theory - This is an open activity book inclusive of multiple choice and written responses Activity book -short questions, done in class with the Trainer/Assessor. 100% accuracy to be achieved including any verbal responses. Theory assessment - Knowledge test - closed book 100% accuracy to be achieved.
2. Training and Practical Assessment – by observation- Trainer/Assessor and the Student is given minimum 4 hrs to complete the Practical. Practical Assessments will include oral questions and observation of the person performing the tasks. Practical Assessments are to be conducted in the work environment wherever possible. Some aspects may be conducted under simulated conditions where issues of safety and environment damage are limiting factors.

The Student is aware of the environmental impacts and has developed the knowledge and understanding of how to minimise these impacts. E.g. loading

I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct and that all documents are genuine and I accept the assessment outcome and am aware I can appeal outcome as per the Student handbook.