Verify RIIWHS204E (Work Safely at Heights) certificates via AI document analysis. No mandatory expiry, but 2-year industry refresh is standard. Results in under 24 hours.
Overview
Working at heights training (unit code RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights) is required for workers who perform tasks at any height where there is a risk of falling. This includes work on scaffolding, elevated work platforms, roofs, ladders, and open excavations. The training is mandatory under WHS regulations across Australia and must be delivered by a registered RTO.
Unlike HRWL licences, there is no statutory expiry on working at heights certificates — the unit of competency does not come with a built-in expiry date. However, Safe Work Australia and most industry bodies recommend a 2-year practical refresher to keep skills current, and many principal contractors and mine sites enforce this as a site access condition. Refchecks flags certificates older than 2 years so employers can make an informed decision.
Verification is conducted through AI document analysis of the Statement of Attainment uploaded by the candidate. The system extracts the unit code, date of issue, and issuing RTO — confirming the certificate references RIIWHS204E and is issued by a recognised training provider.
What's Included
Any construction worker operating at height — including on scaffolding, EWPs, or pitched roofs — must hold a current working at heights certificate.
Mine sites require working at heights certification for workers accessing elevated platforms, processing equipment, and structures. Site safety systems verify this before access is granted.
Tower climbers, telecommunications technicians, and utility workers regularly work at significant heights and require current working at heights training as a condition of employment.
Facilities managers and maintenance technicians working on commercial buildings, rooftop HVAC systems, and high-access areas require working at heights certification.
Process
The candidate uploads their Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E. This is the document issued by their RTO on completion of the training.
Claude Vision reads the Statement of Attainment and extracts the unit code, unit title, date of issue, candidate name, and issuing RTO.
The system confirms RIIWHS204E is present on the certificate. If the date of issue is more than 2 years ago, this is flagged for the employer's attention — though the certificate remains technically valid.
A structured result shows the unit code, issue date, recency flag (if applicable), and RTO details — ready for the employer's compliance records.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
< 24 hours
Standard
Included
Part of mining & construction verification package
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