Who Should Attend?
All persons with work activities related to a confined space including those who:
- perform work in or on confined spaces
- have responsibility for the direct control of work in confined spaces
- are involved in emergency response and first aid procedures
What will they learn?
The aim of this course is to provide confined space education to all persons working within industries that utilise confined spaces. It is designed to provide the basic skills and knowledge that underpins safe work in confined spaces, to ensure the health and safety of all persons who have to enter, work in or on confined spaces, in compliance with the current legislative requirements of Work Health and Safety Act, the current Work Health and Safety Regulations and the current AS/NZS 2865.
Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
- outline appropriate legislative requirements and responsibilities
- identify scope of permits to work and complete permits to work
- use safety equipment and personal protective equipment
- work in accordance with, and complete permitted work in a confined space
- apply basic risk management concepts
- enter and control confined space work
- observe permitted work
- conclude confined space operations
- emergency response and equipment requirements
Assessment and Outcome
At the successful completion of theory questions, and practical tasks, the participant will be issued a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces.
Optional Units Available
Whilst a risk assessment may indicate that entry into a confined space requires the use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), this one day course does not automatically include training in the actual operation of such breathing apparatus. Similarly with gas testing atmospheres - although the course will train this area, it does not go indepth into this process. Either or both of these units may be added to the course as optional extras, so please advise if you require either of these units.
- MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
Reassessment
AS/NZS 2865 requires reassessment 'at appropriate intervals'. The industry regards reassessment on a two to three year cycle as good practice. To re-assess people in this competency, we complete the full confined space entry course to be undertaken. For those who regularly work in confined spaces, and prefer to simply re-sit the assessments rather than complete the full training, this may be arranged.
Recognition of Prior Learning
For those who hold an existing competency in this subject, or if you have prior experience in confined space entry, please speak to our staff regarding recognition of your prior skills and knowledge. You will be required to have a competency conversation with a trainer and have documented evidence of your skills and experience.
Please note your evidence must show your own personal involvement in confined space entry, there must be sufficient evidence of you utilising these skills over time, and your evidence must be reasonably current (i.e. within 2-3 years or so).
The evidence you supply must be able to cover the criteria found within the unit/s you are attempting to RPL. To drill down further into what is in each unit of competency, please go to www.training.gov.au and search the unit codes.
Please note some industries and/or organisations have policies regarding refresher training for confined space entry, and do not accept recognition of prior learning for refreshers, so it is best to check with your employer / potential employer before commencing an RPL process.
Reading, Writing and Digital Literacy
The course is delivered in English and requires the answering of questions, and filling in forms and other templates. Reading and writing skills are required, however they do not need to be at a high level.
There is no requirement in this program of study to utilise technology such as computers or laptops, however a gas monitor will be utilised within the training.
Assessment and Outcome
Your competencies will be assessed through completion of theory and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of the course you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces. If you have selected to add the further units, and all assessment tasks are successfully completed, you will receive MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus and/or MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres.
Student Support
For those who have concerns regarding their ability to undertake this study program, please refer to our Student Information and Support page under the Training menu for further information on what services are offered to those requiring extra assistance.
Additional Costs and Expenses
Where the training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns area then additional costs will be applicable. Any air fares, travel, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on-charged. Mileage, traveling and standby time will be charged at our standard rates. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of Cairns.
Equipment
For those undertaking public course training, all equipment is supplied, however each participant will require a safety helmet, work clothing, safety footwear, gloves and eye protection.
For corporate training, a variety of equipment is used, including equipment for entry and rescue. Wherever possible however we prefer to utilise the equipment that will be available to participants upon their return to work. Detailed below are two lists of equipment, being that which is required for the conduct of the course and the equipment which is desirable but not essential. All equipment available for use must be in good condition and have received all checks, inspections and/or tests at the appropriate intervals.
In addition to the above equipment, a relatively non-hazardous confined space will be required for practical application of the skills, demonstration and drills. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.
Essential Equipment Required
- Sufficient tables and chairs for participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of the theory training
- Rescue equipment suitable to your operation
- Gas Monitor
- Safety Sign—Confined Space
- Each participant will require safety helmets, work clothing, safety footwear, gloves and eye protection.
Desirable Equipment if Available
- Barricading mesh
- Ventilation fan
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (if optional BA unit is required)