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Rio Tinto Working at Heights Permit Issuer Course in Perth

RTIO WAH Permit Rio Tinto Working at Heights Permit Issuer

Course cost
$350*
Course duration
2 Hours
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Rio Tinto Working at Heights Permit Issuer training Perth
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Overview

This Rio Tinto site-specific course prepares experienced workers to accurately complete working at heights permits, adhere to safety regulations and mitigate the risks associated with work at height. Over a two-hour session, participants cover the permit issuer's responsibilities, hazard identification and risk control, fall protection and the safe-work controls required before and during the work. It is designed for personnel who are responsible for issuing and managing working at heights permits on site. This course is not nationally recognised training and does not lead to a qualification or Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

  • Short, focused 2-hour session
  • Aligned to Rio Tinto site requirements
  • For personnel who issue working at heights permits
  • On-site and private group delivery available across WA
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Requirements for Training

Please ensure you meet these requirements before booking.

  • Must hold a current RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights ticket, gained within the last three years.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Basic English reading skills.
  • Physical ability for practical exercises.
  • Upon entering training, proof of identity must be established. You must provide ONE primary document (passport or driver's licence).
  • Appropriate attire: Wear long pants and a long shirt, preferably high-visibility, along with steel-capped boots.

Available Sessions

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We can usually arrange a date for you. Call (08) 9418 8555 or email info@stes.com.au.

Certification

This is a Rio Tinto site-specific permit issuer course. It is not nationally recognised training and does not lead to a qualification or Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Participants who are assessed as competent receive a certificate confirming completion of the training with Skills Training & Engineering Services (STES).

Rio Tinto Working at Heights Permit Issuer

Objectives

What you will be assessed on across 3 unit elements.

01Permit issuer roles and responsibilities

  • Identify the legal and site-specific responsibilities of a working at heights permit issuer
  • Interpret Rio Tinto permit issuer requirements and supporting documentation
  • Confirm the authority and limits of the permit issuer role

02Working at heights hazards and risk control

  • Identify hazards associated with work at height
  • Confirm fall protection and risk control measures are in place before a permit is issued
  • Verify equipment, anchor points and rescue arrangements meet site requirements

03Issue and manage the working at heights permit

  • Complete and authorise a working at heights permit to site requirements
  • Maintain oversight of permit conditions for the duration of the work
  • Close out and process the permit on completion according to site procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should do the Rio Tinto Working at Heights Permit Issuer course?

It is designed for supervisors and authorised personnel who are responsible for issuing and managing working at heights permits on Rio Tinto sites. It is not an entry-level heights ticket: you should already hold working at heights competency.

What do I need before I can enrol?

You need evidence of a current working at heights competency, such as RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights, gained within the last three years. Bring a copy of your USI transcript or Statement of Attainment and a valid photo ID.

How long is the course and what does it cost?

The course runs for two hours and costs $350 per person. We can arrange sessions on short notice at our Bibra Lake centre, or on-site for group and company bookings across Western Australia.