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Hands-on working at heights training for experienced workers
Working at Heights
Working at height comes with real risk. This hands-on Working at Heights course is designed to give workers the practical skills, confidence, and safety awareness needed to operate safely in elevated environments. Ideal for construction, roofing, maintenance, and industrial sites, this course focuses on real-world application, not just ticking boxes.
Course Details
Advanced Price: $590 +GST Per Person
Refresher Price: $300 +GST Per Person
Assessment: Practical assessment completed on the day
Duration: Full day (includes practical assessment)
Location: Palmerston North (or nationwide onsite by arrangement)
Unit Standards:
NZQA 23229 (Level 3, 4 credits)
NZQA 15757 (Level 3, 4 credits)
Note: prices are per person and additional travel and disbursements may apply.
Tutor Credentials:
Training provided by AllTrain, with assessment carried out by a PCANZ-registered contractor.
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About This Course
This course builds on foundational working-at-height knowledge and focuses on the safe use, installation, and removal of temporary height safety systems. Participants will learn how to assess hazards, select appropriate anchor points, and work within approved safety systems while operating at height.
Training is practical, site-focused, and aligned with current WorkSafe expectations. Assessment is completed on the day, ensuring learners leave with skills they can immediately apply on site.
Theory
Working-at-height hazards and risk management
Anchor point selection and system limitations
Temporary height safety systems and safe use
Equipment checks, compliance, and rescue awareness
Practical
Inspecting and preparing height safety equipment
Installing and using temporary height safety systems
Safe movement and connection while working at height
Removing systems and reporting equipment faults
This course is suited to workers who already have experience working at height and need to operate safely using temporary proprietary height safety systems.
What You Get
NZQA-recognised certification upon successful completion
Credits registered to your NZQA Record of Achievement
Hands-on training using temporary horizontal and vertical safety systems
Practical experience identifying anchor points and system limitations
Real-world hazard assessment and control techniques
Training delivered by experienced industry professionals
Confidence to work safely at height using approved systems
Important to Know
This course is physically demanding and requires confidence working at height
Training takes place under predetermined safety plans and site procedures
Participants must follow workplace and manufacturer safety requirements
Temporary systems only – permanent system installation is not included
If a participant is deemed not yet competent, re-assessment may be required
Working at Heights FAQs
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Yes. This course is designed for people who already work at height and need to safely use temporary height safety systems.
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Yes. Successful completion results in NZQA credits being registered.
Unit Standards Covered:
NZQA 23229 – Use safety harness system when working at height (Level 3, 4 credits)
NZQA 15757 – Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems when working at height (Level 3, 4 credits)
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Yes. Assessment is completed on the day and focuses on real-world scenarios.
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Courses can be held at AllTrain’s Palmerston North site or delivered nationwide at your workplace.
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You’ll work with temporary proprietary height safety systems, including horizontal and vertical systems, under supervised conditions.
