Confined Space Training

DESCRIPTION

This confined space training course is designed for persons who are required to enter and work in confined spaces but do not require competency in breathing apparatus or emergency response. The course provides participants with WH&S and legislative requirements and procedures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of persons required to work in confined spaces. This course involves an introduction to emergency response procedures and considerations for first aid and fire fighting in a confined space context. This course does not train or assess competency in breathing apparatus.

APPLICATION

The aim of this program is to qualify participants to work safely In a confined space.

DURATION

Online self paced theory + 1 day face to face

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The program is aligned to meet the following units of competency:

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

MSMSS00014 Confined Space Work Team Skill Set:

MSMWHS200 Work safely
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER202 Observe permit work
MSMPER205 Enter confined space
* transitions from RIIWHS202D on 22nd September 2021. All persons enrolled and deemed competent beyond that date will be trained and assessed against RIIWHS202E.

COURSE CONTENT

Legislation
Terminology and definitions
Risk assessment
Identifying hazards and risks
Implement hazards and risks
Implement control measures
Protective equipment
Safe entry requirements
Entry permits
Atmospheric testing
Emergency response including basic first aid and fire awareness

PRE-REQUISITES

This program has no formal prerequisites. However, participants should have sound English language skills sufficient to read and write so that evidence can be recorded into field notes.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is conducted by Risk Response + Rescue using evidence of skills and knowledge obtained throughout the program.

CERTIFICATION

A Statement of Attainment listing individual units of competency will be issued to participants upon successful completion.

MAX COURSE SIZE

10 participants

COMPLIANCE

Practical and Theory Training Areas
Personal and group equipment
Relevant Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management
AS 2865:2009 Confined Spaces
Other enterprise specific legislation, standards and codes

COURSE MATERIAL

Each participant will receive a learner resource kit.

NOTE: Additional programs up to and including Confined Space Rescue are also available.

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