This course is designed for persons who are required to enter and work in a confined space.
Prerequisites
None Required
Objective
Provide delegates with appropriate knowledge and skills to plan and execute a safe entry into and exit out of confined spaces.
Equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to safely perform tasks in a Confined Space
Course content
Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
Theory
• Legal Requirement
• Roles and Responsibilities (Entrant, Attendant, Entrant supervisor, Rescue personnel)
• The Entry Permit
• Interaction of Personnel
• Hazard Identification & Assessment
• Air Monitoring
• Controlling Hazards
• Personal Protective Gear
• General Safe Work Practices
• Safe Tool and Equipment Use including atmospheric monitors
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) use and care
• Emergency Retrieval and Fall Protection
• Communication Procedures
• Dealing with Claustrophobia
• Emergency Provisions
• Concluding the Entry
Practical
• Inspection and donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including SCBA
• Single entry into Confined space with PPE in limited visibility
• Group entry into Confined space with PPE in limited visibility
• Single exit from Confined space with PPE in limited visibility
• Group exit from Confined space with PPE in limited visibility
Exam
Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.
Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.
