Height Safety Systems

This course is designed for workers and contractors who install, use, or oversee temporary height safety systems. That includes construction and maintenance personnel, supervisors, site managers, specialist contractors, and telecommunications, utilities, or facilities workers carrying out temporary access or service work at height.

If workers are installing or relying on temporary proprietary height safety systems, they need training, instruction, and supervision appropriate to the risks involved. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, PCBUs must ensure workers are competent to install and use these systems safely.

Yes, learners need Unit Standard 23229 or equivalent experience, plus written and spoken English equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher. If a learner may need additional support, please contact our team before enrolment to discuss available support options.

The course runs for 1 day. Learners should plan to attend the full session to complete the theory, practical activities, and assessment requirements.

Yes, this course includes one on-course assessment to confirm learners can apply the required knowledge and practical skills safely in workplace situations.

The course covers selecting appropriate temporary proprietary systems, identifying safe anchor points, installing horizontal and vertical systems, using fall arrest and restraint systems correctly, and safely disestablishing and storing equipment. Learners build both technical skill and practical judgement so they can recognise when a setup may be unsafe or unsuitable for the task.

Learners who successfully complete the assessment are awarded NZQA Unit Standard 15757, which covers using, installing, and removing proprietary height safety systems when working at height.

IMPAC recommends refresher training at least every two years to help workers maintain confidence setting up and using height safety systems correctly in the workplace. Refresher training may also be needed where equipment, tasks, procedures, or workplace conditions change.

No, NZQA unit standards do not expire from a learner’s Record of Achievement. However, workplaces may still require refresher training or competency checks where equipment, site conditions, or work practices change.

Yes, this course is available for both public and in-house delivery. Public courses can suit individual learners, while in-house training helps organisations train teams together around the same height safety systems, equipment, and work environment.

Please bring the following to training:

• Closed footwear
• A driver’s licence or another form of photo identification

Learners are encouraged to bring their own height safety equipment such as harnesses and lanyards if useful.

For public face-to-face courses, morning tea and lunch are provided. If you have specific dietary requirements (such as allergies, vegan, or gluten-free), please contact IMPAC at training@impac.co.nz at least two working days before training. Please note that dietary preferences cannot be accommodated.

In-house: $3000 + GST for up to 12 persons OR $3500 + GST for up to 14 persons.