Confined Space Training

Overview:

These Training Package Unit is designed to deliver information to designated staff working in industry and the workplace.

Participants on this course will gain understanding of the control of entry to confined spaces, for maintenance, servicing of operational spaces or other necessary reasons.

This will include an understanding for work in or entry to confined spaces with due regard to relevant legislation and applicable Standards.

It is expected that all persons entering the confined space, and the standby person, will be competent to enter a confined space.

Assessment criteria

Assessment is competency based.
The student’s performance is assessed on satisfactory completion of the required assignments and workshops (in- class assessment activities).

Students support

One-on-one support is available throughout the duration of the course.

Course delivery

This program is ONLY available through:

• A face-to-face session requiring the completion of 2 main assessment activities:
• Part A: Knowledge Questioning (Written & Verbal)
• Part B: Skills Structured Activity (Practical Demonstration)
• Both of which will be completed on the day of training.

Minimum entry requirements

• There are Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) requirements for this training which include:” Language: The ability to clearly communicate with other workers in a Confined Space team both verbally and in writing.
• Literacy: The ability to read and interpret an atmospheric monitor and then communicate the conclusions as being safe/ not safe and to determine the required actions.
• Writing is required to the level of completing required workplace reports/forms.
• Numeracy: ability to calculate working times, and exposure times where an exposure stand is applicable
• The foundation skills are not included as part of the courses.

Specific course requirements

• Enclosed shoes and neat casual or work clothing is essential.
• The practical session can be viewed as physically challenging, so a certain level of fitness is required
• Participants are required to physically enter a confined space on the day of training

Course Outline

• Confined Space training –
• (RIIWHS202E) – Enter and work in confined spaces

Course Inclusions

• Statement of Attainment. Electronic version (upon successful completion).
• Wallet card (Ordered prior, $25 charge with order)
• Course Information learner guide.
• Writing materials and all PPE required to undertake the practical exercises for assessment.

Learning Outcomes (Key Elements):

• Plan and prepare for working in confined space
• Work in confined space
• Exit confined space
• Clean up

These elements include testing and monitoring the atmosphere, applying documentation, addressing potential risks, hazards, confirming authorisation, emergency procedures. signage and barrier requirements, apply tagging and lock-out, communication, equipment
inspections