Safe Working at Heights

This course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of safe working practices when operating at height.

Safe Working at Heights

Duration: 1 day
Unit Standards:

Unit #   Name Level 
Credits  
17600 Explain safe work practices for working at heights  3 3


This course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of safe working practices when operating at height. Delivered by an experienced trainer, the session includes interactive discussions and activities that build confidence in identifying hazards, applying control measures, and complying with relevant legislative requirements. The course meets the requirements of NZQA Unit Standard 17600 and is designed for those needing to demonstrate competence in height safety.

This course is ideal for anyone who is required to work at height as part of their job role, including:

  • Construction and maintenance workers.
  • Roofers and scaffolders.
  • Warehouse and logistics personnel.
  • Painters, electricians, and general tradespeople.
  • Supervisors and team leaders overseeing height work.

Public courses – Book now

13 - 14 Apr 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

AucklandIMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$295.00 excl. GST
23 - 24 Apr 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

ChristchurchSafeworx - Hornby

Safeworx - Hornby
551/2 Halswell Junction Road
Christchurch

$295.00 excl. GST
12 - 13 May 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

AucklandIMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$295.00 excl. GST
13 - 14 May 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

ChristchurchSafeworx - Hornby

Safeworx - Hornby
551/2 Halswell Junction Road
Christchurch

$295.00 excl. GST
17 - 18 Jun 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

ChristchurchSafeworx - Hornby

Safeworx - Hornby
551/2 Halswell Junction Road
Christchurch

$295.00 excl. GST
22 - 23 Jun 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

AucklandIMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$295.00 excl. GST
16 - 17 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

AucklandIMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$295.00 excl. GST
27 - 28 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

ChristchurchSafeworx - Hornby

Safeworx - Hornby
551/2 Halswell Junction Road
Christchurch

$295.00 excl. GST

eLearning

Complete online at your own pace.

$155.00 excl. GST

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Further Study Options

Certificate in Applied Workplace H&S Practices L3
IMPAC’s programme is designed to provide students with a foundation of health and safety skills and knowledge for application in their workplace. Designed in consultation with New Zealand's health & safety practitioners, this Level 3 Certificate is designed as an achievable and attainable vocational qualification. On completion students will be awarded with the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice - Level Three.

This course includes an elective module in the programme. To learn more click here and to enrol please click here.

This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Impac Services Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.

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