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Height Safety Equipment in the Workplace

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Duration:1 Day (8 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 10

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

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Apply height safety equipment safely and effectively in the workplace.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to employ height safety equipment in the workplace. Aligned to NZQA Unit Standard 25045, participants will identify common height safety equipment, select suitable equipment and anchor points, and use height safety systems in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

The course also covers hazard identification and the planning of rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height. Successful completion includes formal assessment and leads to the award of NZQA Unit Standard 25045.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify the common types of height safety equipment employed on height work in the workplace
  2. Identify suitable height work equipment
  3. Identify suitable anchor points for fall arrest and restraint systems
  4. Employ height safety equipment in the workplace with organisational requirements
  5. Plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height in the workplace

Entry Criteria:

  1. Students should be capable of demonstrating knowledge of height safety equipment prior to attending this course

  2. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

  • Unit Standards - HSEW

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    25045

    		 3

    4

    Employ height safety equipment in the workplace.

     

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Height Safety Equipment in the Workplace Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Height Safety Equipment in the Workplace training in New Zealand.

The Height Safety Equipment in the Workplace course is a nationally recognised New Zealand training programme that teaches workers how to safely select, inspect and use height safety equipment when working at height. Aligned with NZQA Unit Standard 25045, the course covers safety harnesses, fall arrest systems, restraint systems, anchor point selection, hazard identification and rescue planning to help workers reduce the risk of falls in the workplace.
This course is suitable for anyone who uses height safety equipment as part of their job, including construction workers, roofers, maintenance technicians, electricians, telecommunications workers, industrial workers, solar installers, engineers and facilities maintenance teams. It is ideal for workers who need practical skills in selecting and using height safety equipment safely and correctly.
During the course you'll learn how to:
  • Identify different types of height safety equipment
  • Select appropriate equipment for different work situations
  • Choose suitable anchor points for fall arrest and restraint systems
  • Correctly fit and use safety harnesses
  • Identify hazards associated with working at height
  • Employ height safety equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures
  • Apply safe working at height practices using current industry standards
Practical exercises help participants confidently apply these skills in real workplace environments.
Successful participants achieve NZQA Unit Standard 25045 – Employ height safety equipment in the workplace (Level 3, 4 Credits). This nationally recognised unit standard demonstrates competency in selecting, using and managing height safety equipment and is recognised by employers throughout New Zealand.
Yes. The course includes practical training where participants learn how to inspect, fit and use safety harnesses, identify suitable anchor points, use fall arrest and restraint systems correctly, and apply safe work procedures while working at height. Practical exercises reinforce the theory and build confidence in using height safety equipment safely.
Yes. Participants should already have a basic understanding of height safety equipment before attending this course. It is designed for workers who need to develop competency in employing height safety equipment safely in the workplace and build on their existing knowledge.
The course is delivered over one full day (8 hours) and combines classroom learning with practical activities. Participants complete both theory and practical assessment to demonstrate competency against NZQA Unit Standard 25045.
Yes. The course includes nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standard 25045, which is accepted by employers throughout New Zealand. It helps organisations demonstrate that workers have been trained in the safe selection, use and management of height safety equipment while supporting workplace health and safety requirements.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Height Safety Equipment in the Workplace training throughout New Zealand. Organisations can choose training at one of Safety 'n Action's training centres or arrange onsite workplace training, making it easy to train multiple employees while minimising disruption to business operations.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Height Safety Equipment in the Workplace course combines experienced instructors, practical hands-on training and nationally recognised NZQA assessment to help participants confidently select, inspect and use height safety equipment. Training follows current industry best practice and prepares workers to safely use fall protection equipment in a wide range of workplace environments.

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