RIIWHS204E — Work safely at heights

1 Identify work requirements

• 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
• 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
• 1.5Adhere to legislative requirements
• 1.6Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
• 1.7Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

2 Identify work procedures and instructions

• 2.1Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
• 2.2Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
• 2.3Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
• 2.4Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
• 2.5Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures

3 Access and install equipment

• 3.1Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
• 3.2Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
• 3.3Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
• 3.4Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down

4 Perform work at heights

• 4.1Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
• 4.2Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
• 4.3Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
• 4.4Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
• 4.5Check safety system periodically for compliance
• 4.6Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
• 4.7Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations

5 Clean up work area

• 5.1Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
• 5.2Clear work area and dispose of materials
• 5.3Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
• 5.4Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for RIIWHS204E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIWHS204E needs to address all 53 unit components: 5 elements with 28 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RIIWHS204E?

Auditori pulls the current release of RIIWHS204E from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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