RIIWHS202E & RIIWHS204E – Confined Spaces & Working at Heights

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

• Psychological* and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the requirements to safely enter, work in and exit a confined space wearing appropriate PPE.  This may involve crawling and climbing up, down, through or under structures or confined spaces, being temporarily suspended, wearing harnesses and other relevant PPE, dragging and lifting in confined and restricted environments in dark, low light or smoke–filled areas.  Participants will need sufficient physical ability to lift up to 15kg from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m. 
• Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment 
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements – students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to the confined space entry, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the permit requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses and interpret gas test/monitoring results. 

*Safe Work Australia notes “Working in a confined space may impose physiological and psychological demands over and above those encountered in a normal working environment. Consideration should be given to a worker’s: 

• physical ability; 
• ability to work in a restrictive space (for example claustrophobia) and ability to wear the PPE required to do the work (for example respirators).”  

Code of Practice – Confined Spaces, December 2011 p 14

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

• Refresher: Face-to-face contact time of at least 7 hours
• Face-to-face: Face-to-face contact time of at least 12 hours
• Online with face-to-face assessment: Face-to-face contact time of at least 6 hours

Performance tasks:

• Horizontal entry into a confined space
• Use atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
• Work at height on a brittle surface
• Work at height on a flat surface into a confined space

Documentation:

• Completion of two site-based Risk Assessment (JSEA/SWMS) forms and two  Confined space entry permits
• Interpret a JSEA/SWMS and ensure the control measures are appropriate for the risks identified.

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must successfully complete all assessment questions.

This course is designed for both new and experienced personnel required to work in confined spaces and at heights in operational roles, particularly in the resources and infrastructure industries. It is highly relevant for safety, injury prevention, and maintenance personnel, as well as engineers, risk managers, mine managers, cable installers, and transport personnel. In many real-world scenarios, these roles require a combination of confined space and working safely at heights training to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Participants will learn to distinguish between confined spaces and working at height, along with key terminology and regulatory requirements governing both. They will be trained to identify hazards, assess risks, and manage environmental factors, applying practical control measures in real work environments. The course includes performing risk assessments and applying for confined space entry permits, ensuring participants can navigate both confined space and height-related challenges effectively.

Students will engage in practical exercises, including safely installing, fitting, adjusting, and anchoring fall protection systems. They will also practice confined space entry and exit under issued permits, select and inspect appropriate personal protective equipment, operate safety tools like atmospheric testing devices, and conduct routine maintenance of safety gear. These hands-on skills are essential for ensuring safety in high-risk industries where both confined space work and working at heights are common.

• $560 per person per day
• Group bookings can be arranged

For more information or to make a booking for this course please contact us.