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Non-Accredited Online Course

Work Safely at Heights Awareness

Recognise fall hazards, understand your legal duties and support safe systems of work at height.

Industry-aligned content
Instant PDF certificate
Experienced trainers
100% online, self-paced
Work Safely at Heights Awareness
Online Course
100% Online Available
Aligned with accredited units

This non-accredited course is mapped to the following accredited unit(s) of competency. It does not issue a Statement of Attainment, but the content prepares learners for formal assessment through an RTO.

  • RIIWHS204E — Work safely at heights (awareness only — accredited delivery requires an RTO)

Course Description

A thorough non-accredited online awareness course covering fall prevention and protection under Australian WHS law. Structured around the elements and knowledge evidence of RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights (accredited delivery must be by a Registered Training Organisation) and the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces. Eleven slide-based sections cover legal duties, risk management and the hierarchy of control, fall hazards, edge protection, scaffolds, EWPs and ladders, SWMS and permits, job planning and site set-up, anchorages, access and fall clearance calculation, performing work safely at height, dropped object control, emergency and rescue planning, dismantling, equipment inspection, storage and records. Finishes with an 80-question knowledge check requiring 100% to pass.

Course Outline

  1. 1Section 1 — Introduction, law & dutiesslides
  2. 2Section 2 — Risk management & the hierarchy of controlslides
  3. 3Section 3 — Identifying fall hazardsslides
  4. 4Section 4 — Control measures in practiceslides
  5. 5Section 5 — Equipment, inspection & PPEslides
  6. 6Section 6 — Emergency & rescue planningslides
  7. 7Section 7 — Work requirements, documentation & permitsslides
  8. 8Section 8 — Planning the job, set-up & communicationslides
  9. 9Section 9 — Anchorages, access & fall clearanceslides
  10. 10Section 10 — Performing work at heightsslides
  11. 11Section 11 — Clean up, dismantle & recordsslides
  12. 12Knowledge check — 80 questions (100% to pass)assessment

Course Highlights

  • On-demand training

    Start the moment you enrol and learn at your own pace, day or night.

  • Complete on any device

    Phone, tablet or computer — your progress saves automatically.

  • Quality focused

    Plain-English content written by industry trainers, not generic filler.

  • Fast certification

    Your certificate is issued as soon as you meet the completion rules.

  • Tax deductible

    Work-related training is generally tax deductible — a receipt is emailed to you.

  • 100% online

    No travel, no classroom, no booking a face-to-face session.

  • Self-print certificate

    Download and print your PDF certificate any time from My learning.

  • Team friendly

    Enrol staff individually and keep records for auditing.

Additional Information

Course Delivery
The course is delivered 100% online. Complete it on any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.
Entry Requirements
Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with internet access to complete the online studies.
Course Duration
Self-paced — approximately 5 hours depending on experience. Your progress is saved automatically and can be completed over multiple sessions.
Assessment
Multiple-choice knowledge checks throughout the course. Passing score: 100%. Certificate issued automatically on successful completion.
Learner Support
Every course includes a trainer-written Course Q&A, and our team is always an email away at admin@3rdeyeaustralia.com.au. Want your own tutor? AVA Premium Learning Support is an optional membership that gives you a personal learning tutor 24/7 — plain-English explanations, terminology, practice questions and revision help. Add it any time from your dashboard. More on our FAQ & learner support page.
Course Cost
$49.99 inc GST per enrolment

Frequently asked questions

Is Work Safely at Heights Awareness a nationally accredited course?

No. This is non-accredited training. It is mapped to the following unit(s) of competency so the content lines up with what a Registered Training Organisation assesses: RIIWHS204E — Work safely at heights (awareness only — accredited delivery requires an RTO). You receive a certificate of completion from 3rd Eye Australia, not a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. To gain the accredited qualification you must be assessed by an RTO.

How long does Work Safely at Heights Awareness take to complete?

Allow around 5 hours. The course is entirely self-paced, so you do not have to finish it in one sitting. Your progress saves automatically and you can log back in and pick up exactly where you left off, on any device.

How much does it cost and is GST included?

The course is $49.99 AUD, and that price includes GST. You pay once per student enrolment by card at checkout, and a tax receipt is emailed to you. Work-related training is generally tax deductible in Australia. Employers enrolling several staff can contact us at admin@3rdeyeaustralia.com.au about bulk enrolment codes.

What certificate do I get when I finish?

When you complete every lesson and pass the assessment, a PDF certificate of completion is generated straight away. It shows your name, the course name, your assessment result, the date of completion, a unique serial number for audit purposes, and the signature of our director Sam Stenberg. You can download and print it any time from My learning, and anyone can confirm it is genuine using the certificate number on our verification page.

What score do I need to pass the assessment?

You need 100%. That sounds tough, but you are not sent back to the start if you get something wrong. Correct answers are locked in and you only retry the questions you missed, as many times as you need. You can also open the course slides while you are answering, so the assessment is there to make sure the information actually sticks rather than to catch you out.

Can I complete the course on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The course runs in a normal web browser on a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop, and there is nothing to install. Your progress saves as you go, so you can start on your phone at smoko and finish on a computer later. A stable internet connection is recommended, especially for video lessons.

Will my employer accept this certificate?

Many Australian employers accept non-accredited awareness training as evidence that a worker has covered the underpinning knowledge, and the certificate is designed to be printed and filed for auditing. It does not replace a licence, a Statement of Attainment, or a site-specific induction or verification of competency. If the certificate is for a compliance requirement, check with your employer or site before enrolling.

Still not sure? Email us at admin@3rdeyeaustralia.com.au and we'll answer before you enrol.