Course Overview
Course Dates
Course Description
This course is aimed at those who work in confined spaces carrying out the roles and responsibilities of the entrant. This course covers planning and preparing for entry of confined spaces, entry and working in confined spaces, exiting confined spaces and cleaning up.
Candidates 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
Times
Friday 08:00am - 4:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be issued with a Statement of AttainmentCareer 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
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Ability to read, write and understand English.
Complete a ‘Student Medical Information’ form. 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.
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.
Online requirement
Fees
Course Cost
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full fee paying student |
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $3.60 | $18.00 | $300.00 |
| Materials fee (GST incl) | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $18.60 | $33.00 | $300.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is unavailable: Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment using realistic workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities, procedures, safety requirements and environmental considerations. (TGA: Assessment Conditions)Course Structure
Sample course units
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
Assessment
Theory and practical assessment