Changes to Heights Courses From 1 Jan 2026
Heights Training Not Changing Just Yet – Get in Quick!
You may have seen messages about changes to high-risk short courses starting soon. Waihanga Ara Rau (Workforce Development Council) has recently announced changes to the way training providers must deliver and assess these courses.
To confirm: the changes take effect on 1 January 2026, not earlier.
What this means for you now:
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It’s business as usual.
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You can continue to book our existing courses as normal.
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Training schedules, content, and pricing remain unchanged until 31 December 2025.
All affected Safety ‘n Action courses will be updated to meet the new requirements from 1 January 2026. We’ll keep you informed well in advance and make the transition simple and straightforward.
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View Our Heights Training Solutions Below
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Height Safety Advanced
Gain a comprehensive understanding and practical skills for safely working at height. Unit Standards Covered: 23229, 25045 and 15757
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Height Safety Advanced With Legislation
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements and management of proprietary height safety systems and procedures. Unit standards covered: 17600, 23229, 25045, and 15757
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Height Safety Equipment Inspection
Understand the legal requirements, methodology and procedures to inspect height safety equipment. Unit standards covered: 19359
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Height Safety Introduction
Understand the systems and procedures to conduct work safely at height. Unit standards covered: 23229 and 25045
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Height Safety Introduction With Legislation
Understand the legal requirements, systems and procedures to conduct work safely at height. Unit standards covered: 17600, 23229 and 25045
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Height Safety Refresher
Refresh your understanding of the legal requirements and management of proprietary height safety systems and procedures. Refresh units 17600, 23229, 25045, 15757, and 23232 Students must have units reported previously on their NZQA Record of Achievement to be refreshed on this training course
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Harness Safety
Understand how to effectively use a safety harness system and associated equipment when working at heights. Unit standard covered: 23229
