Confined Space Basic Entry

Outcome: 

Nationally recognised statement of attainment and competency card

Pre-requisites: 

Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

PPE requirements: 

Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.

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Course description:

• WHS Act 2012, Regulations, COP’s, A/S

• Risk assessment, SWMS, JSA’s

• Hierarchy of control

• Confined space hazards

• Roll of the CS entrant/standby person

• Gas generation and introduction to gas detection

• Permits

• Rescue techniques

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Unit Descriptor

• Plan and prepare for working in confined space

• Work in confined space

• Exit confined space

• Clean up

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles undertaking work in confined spaces.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Note: 

The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace.

In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.

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