Confined Space Entry Course

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

About Confined Space Entry

If you are working in a workplace that has a restricted means of entry or exit, it is not your normal place of work, and has atmospheric contaminants or possible engulfment risk. Any of these workspaces are classified as confined spaces; therefore you will need the appropriate training before that work commences. If you are unsure about whether you have confined spaces at your workplace, speak to your workplace health and safety representative.

Prerequisites

• You must be 18 years of age (as evidenced by photo ID – driver’s licence or passport)
• Ability to understand, read and write English

Theory

• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
• Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1995
• Obligations of employers and self employed persons
• Identify hazards associated with confined spaces, including: hazardous atmospheres,
• Hazardous situations, covering: suffocation by solids, electrocution, explosion or fire within a confined space
• Oxygen deficiency and excess
• Contaminants within Confined Spaces
• Exposure standard
• Hot work, including permits
• Fire prevention
• Types and operation of moving equipment within Confined Spaces
• Risk management and assessment
• Determining likelihood and consequences
• Implementing and monitoring control measures
• Lock out and tag out procedures
• Specialized Confined Space safety equipment
• Functions of atmospheric testing equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
• Flammable combustible gases
• Breathing Apparatus

Practical

• Practical demonstration with rescue scenario
• Written examination

Qualification

A Statement of Attainment will be issued upon the successful completion of the course indicating the nationally recognized unit of competency

Duration

1 day

Schedule

For a list of when these courses are scheduled to run, click Course Schedule.