Course Overview
Course Dates
Enrolment into this course must be finalised 5 working days before the course commences
This course will give you the skills to define and identify different types of confined spaces, carry out hazard identification, assessment and control and follow rescue procedures.
Aimed at those who work in operational roles in confined spaces, this course covers planning and preparing for entry of confined spaces, entry and working in confined spaces, exiting confined spaces and cleaning up.
During this course, you will attain the practical application and understanding required to enter and work in confined spaces and will be able to:
- Define and identify different types of confined spaces
- Apply the entry requirements as per AS 2865
- Carry out hazard identification, assessment and control
- Understand the Legislation, Regulations and Standards applicable to Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
- Follow and apply isolation procedures and methods
- Understand and apply atmospheric management and monitoring
- Carry out purging, ventilation and cleaning requirements
- Accurately apply and follow entry permits
- Correctly use PPE including respiratory protective equipment, lifelines and harnesses
- Follow rescue procedures
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.Career Opportunities
- This course is best suited to those persons required to identify and work in a range of workplace/industry settings involving confined spaces. The course is also suited to standby personnel and managers or other personnel supervising activities involving workers entering confined spaces.
- Your Statement of Attainment does not have an expiry date, however, WAHA (Working at Heights Association) and industry standards recommend retraining every two (2) years.
Opportunities for Further Study
N/A
Course Dates
Enrolment into this course must be finalised 5 working days before the course commences
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements:
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Candidates are required to declare any medical issue that may exclude them from full participation
- Attend the course wearing Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) of Hi Visibility shirt/vest, enclosed footwear and a safety helmet.
Recommended entry requirements:
- It is recommended that participants have previously completed Construction Induction Card training.
- Successful completion of training and assessment is more likely where participants have literacy and numeracy skills at appropriate level.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
$315.00Materials Fees
Not Applicable
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
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Course Modules
| MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres |
| RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces |
Assessment
- Observation
- Questioning
- Test/Quiz