Confine Spaces

This covers all aspects of entering and working in confined spaces. Learners will be instructed in the safe entry, work and exit of confined space having regard to the legislative and operational requirements.

This course is suitable for persons entering, persons on stand-by and persons issuing permits. This course includes the use of gas detection equipment, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Harnesses, Ascent/Descent equipment etc. Confined Space Entry includes HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
• Apply operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
• Apply materials handling methods
• Use atmospheric monitoring devices
• Interpret Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• Site and equipment safety requirements
• Confined space entry and exit procedures, risks and regulations
• Air contaminants and toxic gases
• Breathing apparatus limitations
• Equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
• Site isolation and site control responsibilities and authorities
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Project quality requirements
• Industry terminology
• State and territory interpretations of a confined space

This unit is appropriate for those working in:

• Civil Construction and Manufacturing
• Mining, Oil and Gas Industries
• General Industry and Trades