Changes to Work at Heights Training in 2026
What are the changes?
- Each unit standard is now a separate course.
- WAH training can no longer cover multiple unit standards in either a 1-day or 2-day course.
- Training is split into learning modules for each unit standard.
- There will be more focus on practical application.
- Training is aligned to the learning your workers need.
What are the unit standards?
| US23229 | Basic Heights – Harness Training |
| (L3, C4) |
Use safety harness system when working at height “Basic” training, in-person 1 day course |
| US15757 | Height Safety Systems |
| (L3, C4) | Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems when working at height
“Advanced” training, in-person 1 day course Can be scheduled as Day 2 training, following US23229 on Day 1 |
| US17600 | Safe Working at Heights |
| (L3, C3) | Explain safe work practices for working at heights
In-person 1 day course or self paced eLearning module |
| US25045 | Employ height safety equipment in the workplace |
| (L3, C4) | In-person, 1 day course, theory and practical
Only available on site in your workplace environment |
What course do I book for “Basic” or introductory Heights training?
| US23229 |
Basic Heights – Harness Training |
In-person training at +IMPAC or as inhouse training at your worksite
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What course do I book for more Advanced Heights training?
| US15757 | Height Safety Systems |
In-person training at +IMPAC or as inhouse training at your worksite
(note: US 23229 is a pre-requisite, plus ideally learners have some industry experience)
IMPAC public courses for Height Safety Systems US15757 are scheduled consecutively with US23229 training
(i.e. 2 day block of training)
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How do I find the Work at Heights training courses on IMPAC’s website?
- For course information, learning outcomes, dates and locations
- View our training catalogue page here
- All Work at Heights full and refresher training options will show.
How do I book Work at Heights training on IMPAC’s website?
- Filter by course or location or date
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To book “Advanced” Heights training (US23229 and US15757) on consecutive days, start by booking on Basic Heights – Harness Safety.
At the bottom of page 1 of the booking form, select “add another course to this booking”.
Simply select the Height Safety Systems course at the same location, on the next day.
What about WAH Refresher training?
- Work At Heights Refresher training remains unchanged – it is designed to refresh the knowledge of students for the unit standards they already hold.
- Refresher training should be undertaken every two years.
- This training is available through in-person public courses (4 hours) or via self-paced eLearning.
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Why have these changes happened?
Read more here about the reforms and changes to the Vocational Education System.