Mining, resources and industrial work

Confined Space Course: Cost, Length and Providers

A confined space ticket is the unit RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces. Providers often sell it with gas testing (MSMWHS217) as a combined course. Across 13 providers, published prices run $180 to $485, and combined courses sit at the top of that range.

Last checked 8 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with the regulator or provider before you book.

Key facts

Unit code: RIIWHS202E
Price range: $180 to $485 (12 published prices)
Typical length: One day where providers list a duration.
Expiry: Providers say the statement of attainment has no expiry date but recommend retraining every two years. We found no regulator-set interval.
Providers compared: 13
Last checked: 8 October 2026

Compare Confined Space providers

How much does a Confined Space course cost?

Published prices run $180 to $485 across 12 of the 13 providers we compared. Each figure comes from the provider’s own course page on 8 October 2026. See every provider, sorted cheapest first.

What are the rules for Confined Space?

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces is a current unit on the national training register (Release 2). It is often sold together with gas testing (MSMWHS217) for mining and resources work.
Source: training.gov.au
WA (WorkSafe WA): the confined spaces guidance page reviewed does not set a worker training or refresher interval. Check the employer's confined space procedure and the site rules.
Source: www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
Provider-stated (Saferight Training Academy, Perth): the statement of attainment has no expiry date, but industry standards recommend retraining every two years.
Source: saferight.com.au
Provider-stated (Bondi Training Centre, Sydney): the course page says Australian Standard AS 2865-2009 recommends refreshing the training every two years.
Source: bondi.edu.au

Confined Space questions answered

What is the confined space unit code?

RIIWHS202E, Enter and work in confined spaces. It is a current unit on training.gov.au (Release 2). Gas testing is a separate unit, MSMWHS217, which some providers bundle with it.

How much does a confined space course cost?

Across 13 providers in WA, QLD and NSW, published prices run $180 to $485, as listed on each provider's own page and last checked 8 October 2026. Check whether a price is for the confined space unit alone or for a combined course with gas testing.

How long is a confined space ticket valid?

Providers say the statement of attainment has no expiry date, and Saferight Training Academy and Bondi Training Centre recommend retraining every two years. WorkSafe WA's confined spaces page does not set a worker refresher interval, so follow your employer's procedure.

Does a confined space course include gas testing?

Not always. Some providers sell RIIWHS202E on its own and others sell a combined course with MSMWHS217 gas testing. Read the course page to see which units are covered before you book.