Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

The aim of this course is to provide participants with information, tuition and activities that will enable them to identify, assess and safely enter and work in a confined space.

This program is delivered and assessed by Southern Training Organisation RTO 91378

Course Requirements

• Must provide 100 points of identification and be a minimum of 18 years of age

• All participants attending the training are to be physically fit and wear protective clothing, which includes steel capped safety footwear, long trousers and long sleeve shirts or overalls

• English language skills sufficient to understand both written and verbal instruction

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to be completed prior to confirmation of your enrolment

Content

• Identify a confined space and potential confined space

• Follow WHS policies & procedures and identify relevant WHS legislation, regulations and standards covering work in a confined space

• Identify, list and demonstrate the steps required to work safely in a confined space in accordance with AS/NZS 2865-2001

• Identify, assess and evaluate risk Work within the restrictions of the permit system for an established confined space

• Able to test atmosphere within the confined space prior to entry, and then to safely enter the confined space whilst continuing to monitor the atmosphere and to conclude confined space operations