Mining, construction and maintenance work

Working at Heights Course: Cost, Length and Providers

A working at heights ticket is the unit RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights. Across 12 providers in WA, QLD and NSW, published prices run $150 to $295, mostly for a one-day course. The unit has no formal expiry, but providers say many sites ask for a refresh every two years.

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

Key facts

Unit code: RIIWHS204E
Price range: $150 to $295 (11 published prices)
Typical length: Mostly one day (about 7 to 8 hours), with some blended courses.
Expiry: No formal expiry on the unit. Providers say many mine and construction sites want a refresh every two years, so check the site rules.
Providers compared: 12
Last checked: 8 October 2026

Compare Working at Heights providers

How much does a Working at Heights course cost?

Published prices run $150 to $295 across 11 of the 12 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 Working at Heights?

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights is a current unit on the national training register (Release 1). Providers deliver it as the working at heights ticket for mining, construction and maintenance work.
Source: training.gov.au
Provider-stated (Saferight Training Academy, Perth): the statement of attainment has no expiry date, but the Working at Heights Association and industry standards recommend retraining every two years.
Source: saferight.com.au
Provider-stated (Mine Training Australia, Perth): the RIIWHS204E unit has no formal expiry date, but most mine sites and construction projects require a refresh every two years. Your site or employer sets the rule.
Source: www.minetrainingaustralia.edu.au

Working at Heights questions answered

What is the working at heights unit code?

RIIWHS204E, Work safely at heights. It is a current unit on training.gov.au (Release 1). One provider page prints the code as RIIWHS204, so confirm the exact unit on your course booking.

How much does a working at heights course cost?

Across 12 providers in WA, QLD and NSW, published prices run $150 to $295, as listed on each provider's own page and last checked 8 October 2026. Subsidised or funded places can cost less for eligible people.

How long is a working at heights ticket valid?

The unit has no formal expiry date. Providers such as Saferight Training Academy and Mine Training Australia say industry standards or sites expect a refresh every two years. Your site or employer sets the rule.

Can you do working at heights online?

Some providers run blended courses, with online theory followed by an in-person practical session. We did not find a provider assessing the practical part fully online. Check the provider's page for the exact format.

Do I need working at heights for a mine site job?

Requirements are set by the mine operator and your employer, not by one national rule. Check the site induction requirements or the job advert, and ask the employer which unit and refresher they accept.