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Duration:1/2 Day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 12

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

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$290 Per Person

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Refresh your understanding of the legal requirements and management of proprietary height safety systems and procedures

Do you have any questions about our Height Safety Refresher training? View our FAQ's here

This refresher course will guide you through the selection and inspection of various fall arrest systems and relevant ropes and knots. It also includes a series of practical exercises to reinforce your knowledge of the use, installation and disestablishment of proprietary height safety systems, anchor points, work positioning, restraint systems and developing and implementing a rescue plan.

Refresher Information:
To remain compliant with Health and Safety legislation and industry 'good practice' guidelines, students are generally required to refresh their training every two years. When booking a refresher course, Safety ’n Action will require evidence of the student's NZQA record of achievement displaying the relevant unit standard/s to the course they are attending. On successful completion of the course, the students Go Safe card will be updated and reissued with a new refresher date. (Please note no unit standards will be uploaded to NZQA).
If students are unable to provide us with this information, they will need to attend a full course to gain the unit standard/s. Alternatively, if the student has completed prior training and does not hold the applicable NZQA unit standard/s, on request we can provide the student with an attendance certificate only.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explain the legislative requirements and systems used for working at heights
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety harnesses and associated systems and equipment
  4. Check and fit a safety harness system
  5. Use a safety harness system where a fall hazard exists at height
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall
  7. Identify the common types of height safety equipment used in the workplace
  8. Identify suitable height work equipment and suitable anchor points for fall and arrest systems
  9. Identify anchor points and prepare to install a temporary proprietary height safety systems
  10. Install horizontal and vertical temporary proprietary height safety systems
  11. Use and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems
  12. Use height safety equipment and plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height
  13. Practical reinforcement of the knowledge and skills obtained during the training

Prerequisites:

  1. If you did not complete your original training with Safety ‘n Action then we may require evidence of competency

NZQA Unit Standards Refreshed

  • Unit Standards - HS A R (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    17600

     

    		 3

    3

    Explain safe work practices for working at heights

    15757

    		 3

    4

    Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height 

    23229

    		 3

    4

    Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height

    25045

    		 3

    4

    Employ height safety equipment in the workplace

    23232

    		 4

    5

    Prepare an emergency rescue plan and perform a rescue to recover a suspended individual after a fall in a work context

     

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Height Safety Refresher Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Height Safety Refresher training in New Zealand.

The Height Safety Refresher is a nationally recognised refresher course designed for workers who already hold working at heights qualifications and need to update their knowledge and practical skills. The course refreshes participants on height safety legislation, hazard identification, safety harness use, fall arrest systems, temporary proprietary height safety systems, rescue planning and emergency procedures. It helps workers remain competent and supports ongoing workplace health and safety compliance.
This course is suitable for construction workers, roofers, scaffolders, maintenance workers, telecommunications technicians, electricians, industrial workers, engineers, solar installers and anyone who regularly works at height and already holds the relevant NZQA height safety unit standards. It is designed for people who need to refresh their existing qualifications and practical working at heights skills.
Industry good practice recommends completing Height Safety Refresher training every two years to help maintain competency and remain up to date with current legislation, industry standards and safe working practices. Safety 'n Action requires evidence of your existing NZQA Record of Achievement before you can attend a refresher course.
During the course you'll refresh your ability to:
  • Inspect and correctly fit a safety harness
  • Select appropriate fall protection equipment
  • Install and safely disestablish temporary proprietary fall arrest systems
  • Identify suitable anchor points
  • Use horizontal and vertical fall arrest systems
  • Refresh rope and knot knowledge
  • Develop and implement rescue plans
  • Identify hazards associated with working at height
  • Apply current height safety legislation and industry best practice
Practical exercises reinforce the skills required to safely work at height in real workplace situations.
The Height Safety Refresher updates the following nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standards:
  • 17600 – Explain safe work practices for working at heights
  • 15757 – Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height
  • 23229 – Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height
  • 25045 – Employ height safety equipment in the workplace
  • 23232 – Prepare an emergency rescue plan and perform a rescue to recover a suspended individual after a fall in a work context
These unit standards are recognised by employers throughout New Zealand.
Yes. Participants should already hold the relevant NZQA height safety unit standards and have practical industry experience. Safety 'n Action generally requires at least three months of workplace experience and evidence of previous competency before you can attend the refresher course. If you cannot provide the required evidence, you may need to complete the full Height Safety course instead.
Yes. The course includes extensive practical activities where participants refresh their skills in inspecting and fitting safety harnesses, selecting anchor points, installing temporary fall arrest systems, using restraint and positioning systems, practising rope work and implementing emergency rescue procedures using realistic workplace scenarios.
Yes. The Height Safety Refresher refreshes nationally recognised NZQA unit standards that are widely accepted by employers throughout New Zealand. Regular refresher training helps organisations maintain compliance with workplace health and safety expectations while ensuring workers continue to demonstrate competence when working at height.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Height Safety Refresher training throughout New Zealand at dedicated training centres, onsite at workplaces and through selected online or webinar delivery options where available. This allows organisations to refresh the skills of multiple employees while minimising downtime and disruption to business operations.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Height Safety Refresher course combines expert instruction with practical, scenario-based learning that reinforces real workplace skills. Participants refresh nationally recognised NZQA unit standards, update their knowledge of current legislation and industry best practice, and build confidence in using height safety equipment, fall arrest systems and rescue procedures. Training is available nationwide for individuals and workplace groups.

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Great practical exercises appliable in real life scenarios. Highly recommend.

Student Feedback 16 June 2026

Well run course. Good theory and practical teaching made it easy to understand. I feel empowered to use the knowledge in the workplace.

Student Feedback 18 June 2026

Informative and inspiring. Great real world experience was passed on. Very helpful and supportive

Student Feedback 16 June 2026

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