Compare Work Safely at Heights Courses in Australia
RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights is the nationally recognised unit for anyone working at a height where a fall could cause injury — typically defined as two metres or more. Most principal contractors require it before allowing a worker onto scaffold, roofing, EWP, or elevated platform work. We track 8 real Work Safely at Heights courses from 4 RTOs across 5 capitals, with prices from $275 and a national average of $301.
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Providers offering Work Safely at Heights
4 Registered Training Organisations deliver this cert across the cities we cover. Prices from the lowest available course per provider.
Who needs a Work Safely at Heights?
Roofers, scaffolders, solar installers, tower technicians, arborists, signage installers, steel fixers, line workers, and any trades person accessing scaffolding, EWPs, or elevated platforms. Many construction sites require it alongside the White Card.
What you'll learn
- Hierarchy of control for working at height — eliminate, substitute, isolate, engineer, administer, PPE
- Selecting and inspecting fall-arrest harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points
- Safe use of ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms
- Emergency rescue procedures and exclusion zones
- Pre-start checks, hazard reporting, and SWMS documentation
Cost breakdown
Across 8 courses from 4 RTOs. Verified . Format mix: 8 Face-to-face.
Frequently asked questions
Does Working at Heights expire?
The nationally recognised RIIWHS204E unit of competency does not expire. However, many employers and principal contractors require refresher training every 2 years as a matter of policy, particularly for high-risk industries.
Is it the same course in every state?
The RIIWHS204E unit is nationally recognised and the skills are identical. Some states — notably Queensland — also require an accompanying state-specific construction induction.
Can I complete it online?
No. The assessment requires practical work at height with harnesses and anchor points, so all credible RTOs deliver it face-to-face. A short theory pre-read may be online.