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?

How do I book Work at Heights training on IMPAC’s website?

  • View our public course schedule here 

  • Filter by course or location or date
  • 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.