Confined Space Rescue

This course provide students with the skills to be able to competently carry out rescues in confined spaces.

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Understanding the hazards of confined space.
• Job hazard analysis.
• Ability to identify and control the hazards associated with confined space rescue.
• Communication within a confined space.
• Knowledge of rescue equipment and its application.
• Safely carry out a confined space rescue.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for safe working practices in confined spaces.
• Select and operate equipment for rescues from confined spaces.
• Carry out specialised rescues in confined spaces.
• Recommission confined space equipment and complete reports.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.