Working at Heights Stage 2

Course Information

Essential harness training for working safely at height. 

Working at Heights Stage 2 provides the core practical skills workers need to use a safety harness system safely when working at height.

The one-day course develops competency in checking, fitting and using a harness, understanding fall hazards, connecting to appropriate fall protection systems and following workplace rescue arrangements.

Delivery options are available in person or blended, giving learners the flexibility to complete the course in the format that best suits their workplace and schedule.

Training and assessment are completed against: NZQA US23229 – Use a safety harness system when working at height Level 3 | 4 credits

Who Should Attend?

Stage 2 is suitable for workers who need to wear and use a safety harness as part of their work but are not required to set up temporary fall arrest systems themselves.

This may include workers in:

• Construction
• Civil and infrastructure
• Maintenance
• Utilities
• Manufacturing and industrial environments
• Roofing and building services
• Facilities maintenance

Stage 2 is particularly suited to workers who will be connecting into an existing fall protection system that has already been established for them.

What You Will Learn

During the course, learners develop practical skills and knowledge covering:

• Hazards associated with working at height
• Harnesses and fall protection equipment
• Pre-use inspection of harnesses and associated equipment
• Correct harness fitting and adjustment
• Safe connection to fall protection systems
• Appropriate anchor points and connection methods
• Equipment compatibility and limitations
• Safe use of a harness where a fall hazard exists
• Suspension and fall hazards
• Rescue arrangements and emergency procedures

Practical exercises allow learners to demonstrate the correct use of height safety equipment in a controlled training environment.

Should You Consider Stage 3 Instead?

For many workers who regularly work at height, Stage 3 provides the more complete training pathway.

Stage 3 includes all of the Stage 2 training and assessment, then builds on these skills by teaching learners how to set up, use and take down temporary fall arrest systems.

Choose Stage 2 if:

You only need to wear and use a harness and connect into an existing fall protection system.

Consider Stage 3 if:

Your work may require you to:

• Set up temporary fall arrest systems
• Work with temporary horizontal or vertical systems
• Select and prepare fall protection equipment
• Establish systems for a specific work activity
• Take down and check systems after use
• Have broader practical working-at-height capability

If you are unsure which option is right for your role, Stage 3 is generally the broader training pathway where your experience and work requirements are suitable.

Company Training

Company bookings are available at a Besafe Training Centre or at your workplace where suitable facilities and equipment are available.

Contact the team to discuss the most appropriate Working at Heights training pathway for your team.

Ready to Book?

Stage 2 and Stage 3 are scheduled together.

When booking, simply choose whether you require:

• Stage 2 – 1 day
• Stage 3 – 2 days, including Stage 2
• US15757 only – for eligible learners who already hold US23229