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EWP Licence cost: course providers compared

We compared 14 EWP providers. Published prices run $500 to $1,330, taken from each provider's own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book.

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Western Australia (3)

  • Saferight Training Academy$500
    Duration
    2 days (morning) or 3 days (afternoon or night)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Welshpool, Fremantle
    RTO
    5722

    WP licence course (TLILIC0005). Page also shows a sale price of $400 for Fremantle bookings and a CTF-funded rate for eligible WA workers. Excludes HRWL application fees.

  • Civil SafetySee site
    Duration
    2 to 3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Multiple centres across QLD and WA, On-site by arrangement
    RTO
    32381

    WP licence course. Page says fees vary by location and the fee table was not visible when checked. Entry age 18+.

  • North Regional TAFESee site
    Duration
    3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Karratha, Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
    RTO
    52788

    Skill set IAA27. Subsidised fees shown as estimates only: $164.90 total (general) or $130.70 (concession), plus a $92.00 WorkSafe fee. Left unpriced here so the price range reflects full-fee courses. Dates on page: 20 to 22 Oct 2026 (Pundulmurra), 10 to 12 Nov 2026 (Karratha).

Queensland (6)

  • TAFE Queensland$700
    Duration
    3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Cairns, Townsville
    RTO
    0275

    Skill set SSTLI0004. $700 shown as the total course fee. The page also mentions commercial or corporate arrangements only, so confirm public availability with TAFE Queensland.

  • Coal Train$900
    Duration
    2 days plus log book
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Yeppoon
    RTO
    32507

    Units TLILIC0005 and RIIHAN301E. Log book of 60 hours supervised operation. No dates listed.

  • Australian Operator TrainingSee site
    Duration
    See site
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Emerald, Throughout QLD
    RTO
    41351

    WP licence listed among its high risk licence courses. No price or duration shown on the page.

  • Civil SafetySee site
    Duration
    2 to 3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Multiple centres across QLD and WA, On-site by arrangement
    RTO
    32381

    WP licence course. Page says fees vary by location and the fee table was not visible when checked. Entry age 18+.

  • Hutchies TrainingSee site
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Hutchies campuses, QLD

    Under 11 m course (CPCCCM3001), not the WP licence. Listed at $225.00. CSQ-funded for eligible participants aged 15+ living or working in QLD. Statement of Attainment.

  • InscopeSee site
    Duration
    Online 4 to 5 hours plus practical 3 to 4 hours
    Delivery
    online + practical
    Where
    Capalaba
    RTO
    40926

    Under 11 m course (RIIHAN301E), not the WP licence. Listed at $279. Issues an Inscope Yellow Card.

New South Wales (1)

  • HPA Training$650
    Duration
    3 days training plus 1 day SafeWork NSW assessment
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Mt Kuring-Gai
    RTO
    41018

    Excludes the Service NSW licence application fee. Reassessment fee $250.

Victoria (2)

  • South West TAFE$850
    Duration
    3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Warrnambool
    RTO
    3120

    Course code 3120CIV022. Page says no concession or government funding applies. Includes scissor lift.

  • Wodonga TAFE$1,330
    Duration
    3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Barnawartha North
    RTO
    3097

    2026 fees on page: full $1,330, government funded $750, concession $150. Page says fees may change for 2027. Dates: 23 to 25 Nov 2026.

South Australia (1)

  • TAFE SA$875
    Duration
    3 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Urrbrae
    RTO
    41026

    Next dates on page: 1 to 3 Dec 2026.

Northern Territory (1)

  • CfAT$800
    Duration
    2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Alice Springs
    RTO
    0857

    Price includes a non-refundable admin fee of $29. Also offers an EWP under 11 m course (RIIHAN301E) at $500.00 for 1 day: https://www.cfat.org.au/ewp-under-11m

Australian Capital Territory (1)

  • CIT$920
    Duration
    24 hours (6 evenings of 4 hours, or 3 full days)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Bruce (Canberra)

    Price shown for 2027 enrolments. Contact CIT for 2026 pricing.

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