Enter and work in confined spaces

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

Course Code

CONISS014

Course Type

Accredited Course

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

1 day

Location

Yallourn

Times

Friday 08:00am - 4:00pm

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

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment

Placement

Not Applicable

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Mandatory 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.

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.

  • RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2024. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2024. National Provider Number 0417